- Employer:
- Airbus
- Location:
- Coleg Llandrillo - Rhyl, Cefndy Road, LL18 2HG, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- £19,185 per year
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
- Level:
- Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
- Sector:
- Engineering
- Pathway:
- Engineering Manufacture
- Possible start date:
- 01 September 2027
- Closing date:
- 15 December 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 7267
About the apprenticeship
Duties
As a Craft Surface Finish Fitting Apprentice you’ll immerse yourself for the first 12 months of the programme learning the foundational skills required in the preparation and application of surface finishes. While completing your academic studies the course will also cover an element of mechanical fitting activities.
This programme is designed to equip you with valuable qualifications and competencies to work directly on live aircraft. You'll also benefit from our Gen A support network and learning HUB, providing additional support, events, and opportunities for all early career participants.
Additional information
This 36-month Apprenticeship is structured to maximise your learning and impact:
Year One: You will spend the first 12 months of your Apprenticeship based at Rhyl College, working towards obtaining:
NVQ Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
Level 2 Academic Qualification
Level 2 Essential Skills
Year 2 and 3: Your Learning Takes Flight at Broughton!
Building on your foundational knowledge, you'll join our world-class team at the Airbus Broughton site in North Wales.
Here, you'll apply your skills directly to live aircraft projects and assist in the preparation and painting of the wings for our Single Aisle and Wide body families. Your varied tasks will require a range of technical skills.
You'll continue your academic studies on day release, working towards:
Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Aeronautical Engineering)
Level 3 Academic Certificate
Requirements
Skills
To be a successful candidate you need to:
Have a passion for learning, enjoy hands-on, teamwork and problem solving activities.
Include your CV stating your predicted or achieved grades in your application.
Include your Cover Letter stating your motivation for this role in your application.
Important Information:
GRADES: Please note: Any offer will be conditional upon us receiving evidence of your required grades by August 31, 2027, in addition to completing all pre-employment checks and online forms.
Qualifications
Requirements:
To be eligible, you must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C or 4), including:
Maths, English Language, Double Award Science (Grade CC/ 44) OR Single award in Physics (C/4) plus 2 additional GCSEs (other equivalent or higher qualifications may be considered)
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
- Training provider course:
- NVQ Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations, Level 2 Academic Qualification, Level 2 Essential Skills;
About the employer
Coleg Llandrillo - Rhyl, Cefndy Road, LL18 2HG, United Kingdom
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
To be confirmed
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