Business Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Number

2864981

Business

GE Aviation

Business Segment

Aviation Supply Chain

About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

It is not about your career… it is not about your job title… it is about who you are…. It is about the impact you are going to make on the world. You want to go into uncharted waters… do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better. GE has been doing that for decades! We will continue to do so! We are the world's digital industrial company.

At GE Aviation , we are imagination at work. Whether we're manufacturing components for our GEnx engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world's toughest problems. Join us and you'll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Here you'll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it's the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we've got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you're passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come.

GE is diversity. We aim to employ the worlds' brightest minds to help us create an unlimited source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles - people like you!

Posted Position Title

Business Apprenticeship

Career Level

Experienced

Function

Manufacturing

Function Segment

Shop Operations

Location(s) Where Opening Is Available

United Kingdom

City

Cardiff

Postal Code

CF15 7YJ

Relocation Assistance

No

Role Summary/Purpose

The Business Apprenticeship provides you with a nationally recognised qualification (NVQ) in Business Administration and experience in a wide range of business areas at a well-established, global aviation company including, Office Services, Quality Training, Environmental Health and Safety and Operations.

Essential Responsibilities

You will acquire the skills to succeed in a business environment such as customer service, time management, understanding business operations and processes, decision making, clerical and administrative duties, planning and facilitating. There will also be a focus on Digital Learning with core IT modules, digital projects and IT Qualifications to enable the digitalisation of our operations.

The three-year apprenticeship commences in September 2017 and is based at GE Aviation Wales, Nantgarw, Cardiff. Throughout the three years you will work in various areas of the business whilst simultaneously studying for your work based NVQ Level 2 and 3 and Essential Skills provided by Coleg y Cymoedd.

Desired profile

Qualifications/Requirements

Key Skills:
• The Business Apprenticeships are demanding schemes which require ICT, communication, teamwork and problem solving skills.

Educational requirements:
• Requirements: 5 GCSE A-C grades (including Maths and English Language) or equivalent.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61212/hmg-personnel-security-controls.pdf

Desired Characteristics

• Desired: B or above in English Language GCSE or C or above in Business Studies or ICT GCSE.
• Closing Date – 31st March 2017
• Please be informed that if your qualifications meet the educational requirements, you will be invited to conduct an online HireVue interview – confirmation of this will be submitted via email to you. Closing date to complete the HireVue interview is the 7th April 2017.