Technical Support Technician Apprentice

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is offering a hands-on Apprenticeship Programme where you will learn cutting-edge manufacturing skills with no previous experience required. You will rotate through various departments, gaining practical experience and attending college once a week. This program prepares you for future roles in Manufacturing, Quality, or Tooling Engineering and emphasizes learning in a live production setting.

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, just a willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build strong technical, hands-on skills in aerospace manufacturing.
• Attend college and apply learning in the workplace.
• Keep clear records of work and track development.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Our four-year Apprenticeship Programme 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 mentors who will support you all the way.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll be part of a team delivering the future — building parts, testing systems, and working with powerful tech and tools — don’t worry, we’ll teach you how! You will gain real transferable skills that matter, from operating advanced machines to turning complex ideas into reality. Your work helps aircraft take flight — it’s exciting, practical, and open to everyone. If you enjoy problem solving, teamwork, and making things happen, this is your launch pad to a powerful future.

Year 1 - This 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 areas of the business, gaining hands‑on experience and expanding your knowledge along the way. You’ll have regular check‑ins with your mentor to track your progress, all while continuing your college studies one day a week.

Year 4 - In your final placement, you’ll focus on one of the pathways, build specialist skills, and complete your final assessments – 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 your dedicated mentor, helping you stay on course and grow
• On completion of the programme opportunities include Manufacturing, Quality or Tooling Engineer

About the Training

• Training will take place at Weston College
• Year 1: College‑based learning
• Years 2–3: Rotate across different technical departments at GKN sites, gaining real‑world industry experience while continuing your college studies (day release)

About the Employer

Fantastic challenges. 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 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions.

Skills Required

• Willingness to learn

Training Provider

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION