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Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 09th February 2027 Ready to build something amazing? Our four-year Apprenticeship Programme, at our East Cowes facility, is your chance to dive into the world of cutting-edge manufacturing and engineering - no experience needed. You'll learn by doing, get paid while you train, and grow your skills alongside experienced colleagues who will support you all the way. At GKN Aerospace, in partnership with the Isle of Wight College and working in conjunction with either the Level 3 Aerospace Engineering Technician (Aerospace Technical Support Technician Pathway) or Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard, we'll teach you the skills you need to succeed - combining classroom learning with hands-on experience in real, industry-focused environments. With our expert support, your curiosity, and a can-do attitude, there's no limit to what you can achieve - both options could potentially lead to an opportunity to achieve an Engineering Degree. How You'll Contribute - Build Your Future in Aerospace! In this technical role, you'll be part of a team delivering the future - whether it is Design, Stress, Manufacturing or Quality Engineering - don't worry, we'll teach you how! You will gain real transferable skills that matter, from creating initial design concepts to certifying products for delivery. Your work helps aircraft take flight - it's exciting and open to everyone. If you enjoy problem solving, teamwork, and making things happen, this is your launch pad to a powerful future. What You'll Bring Willingness to Learn You're open to new ideas, ready to take on feedback, and always looking to grow. You don't need to know everything now - just be ready to learn and improve every step of the way. Positive Attitude You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a 'can-do' mind set to whatever you're working on. Even when things get challenging, you stay focused and keep pushing forward. Curiosity You like to ask questions, explore how things work, and understand the bigger picture. You're interested in the details and eager to find out more. You'll be part of a team that's got your back from day one - with awesome people ready to support you, guide you, and celebrate your wins. We're all about creating a friendly, inclusive space where everyone can learn, grow, and smash their goals. Job Qualifications To join us, you'll need: For a Level 3 entry: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths, English and Science. For a Level 4 entry, you will also need one of the following: A Levels in Engineering related subjects - Grade C and above. T Level in Engineering Other Level 3 Engineering qualifcations Notes: Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths, are a suitable alternative to GCSE English & Maths at grade 4 or above. 2. Other suitable Level 2 qualifications will be considered, if you do not have 5 GCSE's. If you've got the drive, we'll help you build the skills. Job Responsibilities Programme Structure: Year 1 - Your first year is all about getting you ready to hit the ground running. You'll build the core skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to succeed in years 2 & 3 - with the right mix of learning, support, and hands-on prep to make it happen. Years 2 & 3 - You'll rotate through different engineering areas of the business, gaining technical experience and expanding your knowledge along the way. You'll have regular check-ins with our apprenticeship team to track your progress, all while continuing your college studies. Year 4 - In your final placement, you'll build specialist skills and complete your End Point Assessment - all leading to your apprenticeship qualification. At GKN Aerospace, we commit to teaching and supporting you to: Work safely and accurately by following engineering instructions, health & safety regulations, and quality procedures - we'll guide you every step of the way. Build strong technical, hands-on skills in a live production setting, learning how to contribute to high-performance aerospace manufacturing. Attend college or training sessions regularly , complete assignments on time, and apply what you learn in the workplace with our full support. Keep clear records of your work , track your development, and review progress regularly with our apprenticeship team, helping you stay on course and grow. Perks You'll Love! When you join us, you're not just starting a job - you're stepping into a future with real rewards. Here's what you'll get: Starting salary between £16,867 to £24,520 (based on age related national minimum wage) Salary increased annually on completion of targets. A 37-hour week Half day finish on Fridays! 190 hours of holiday (plus bank holidays!) to recharge and relax Discounts on your favourite shops and brands A top-tier pension scheme - we boost your savings for the future Life assurance and income protection, because your wellbeing matters Access to a 24/7 support programme if you ever need to talk Virtual GP appointments for you and your close family Ready to let your career take off? Start your journey with a GKN Aerospace apprenticeship and be part of world-class manufacturing at its finest. At GKN Aerospace, innovation, precision, and advanced technology come together to shape the future of flight - and you could be right at the heart of it. Apply now! Note: please apply for one role only. Please use a personal email address for your application, rather than a school or parental email address. A cover letter is strongly recommended. We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. Apply GKN Aerospace Other Manufacturing 69 Reviews 62 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry Aviation & Aerospace Founded 1759 Location Worldwide Company size 1000+ Making Aerospace Fit for the Natural World. Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading multi-technology tier one aerospace supplier.  We develop, build and supply an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies for use in Defence and Commercial aircraft ranging from helicopters and business jets to passenger planes and the most advanced fighter aircrafts. Please let me know if you are succesful with this. If not, please could you send through a screenshot of the error message? Our technology is on-board 100,000 flights a day and we’re a market leader in Aero structures, Engine Systems, Transparencies and Wiring Systems.  We’re a truly global business, with 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. In the UK we operate across 5 performance centres; Bristol Filton, Bristol Western Approach, Bristol Global Technology Centre, Luton and Cowes (Isle of Wight). People. Our people work with passion and determination; proud that our work impacts our company, industry and planet.  We draw on each other’s expertise and experience to achieve excellence.  We build our teams on trust and respect, we believe there is power in people, but even greater power in teams. Whether you’re looking to start your career at the forefront of engineering as an Apprentice, Intern, Graduate or Associate, work in a global support role, work regionally in one our performance centres, or as an executive helping to lead our business, there is plenty of opportunity to make an impact.  We can offer you a career that can go in many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. Planet. Our ambition to be the most sustainable partner in the sky has real purpose and is opening up a world of fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. In the last decade we’ve made record investments into research and development to accelerate sustainable aviation and the ultimate goal of net zero by 2050. We’ve invested deeply in the future of flight through new materials and processes, electrification and hydrogen propulsion technologies. We’re doing everything possible now to reduce emissions and waste in our manufacturing processes, making aerospace fit for the natural world. Progress. We’re a tier 1 supplier to the aerospace industries biggest names, so a career at GKN Aerospace can truly offer you an unrivalled breath of experience to achieve your full potential. We want you to succeed and progress. We support our employees with training; developing their capabilities and helping realise their aspirations. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Our goal is to embrace the human attributes that make each of us unique, to value those attributes and their uniqueness, and to create an environment where everyone feels welcome to contribute and bring their full self to work every day.  We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams. We’re committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. 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