Engineering Apprenticeship - Aviation Wales

Job description

Job Number

2398625

Business

GE Aviation

Business Segment

Aviation Supply Chain

About Us

GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com

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

Engineering Apprenticeship - Aviation Wales

Career Level

Entry-Level

Function

Manufacturing

Function Segment

Maintenance Operations

Location(s) Where Opening Is Available

United Kingdom

City

Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bristol

Postal Code

CF15 7YJ

Relocation Assistance

No

Role Summary/Purpose

GE Aviation Wales are offering high quality 3 year Apprenticeships in:
• Aerospace Mechanical Engineering,
• Aerospace Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Machining),
Our apprenticeships are in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd, Nantgarw campus, commencing September 2016. This is a brilliant opportunity within a well-established, global aviation company based in Nantgarw, Cardiff.

Essential Responsibilities

Please state a preference for either Aerospace, Electrical or Manufacturing on your cover letter.

The Engineering Apprenticeships are demanding schemes, which require analytical skills, a logical mind, numeracy, communication skills, teamwork, good manual dexterity, problem solving skills and the ability to read and interpret diagrams and instructions.

The apprenticeships will be broken down as follows:

• Year 1 – Full time at Coleg y Cymoedd
• Year 2 – Four days on site at GE Aviation with day release to college
• Year 3 – Full time at GE Aviation

Upon completion, qualifications achieved will be both a BTEC Level 3 and NVQ Level 3 in the relevant fields.

Desired profile

Qualifications/Requirements

Successful candidates will be placed into one of the three available apprenticeship schemes depending on preference, availability and skill set.

Salary details:
• Circa £10k rising to circa £17k

Entry requirements:
• Applicants must have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of 5 GCSEs, at least Grade C or above, to include Mathematics, English Language and Science. BTEC in Science will also be considered.

Desired:
• B in Mathematics or a recognised engineering/technology qualification such as BTEC Level 2 Engineering or City and Guilds Level 2 Engineering.

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

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