Key Takeaways
- Earn £19,185 per year on a 3-year and 3-month Facilities Management Technical Apprenticeship.
- Gain a Pearsons BTEC Level 3 Diploma and ST0063 Building Services Engineering Technician standard.
- Applications close on 4 January 2027, with early submission recommended.
- Requires 5 GCSEs including Maths, English Language, and Science.
About the Role
Start date: September 2027 Location: Filton, Bristol Duration: 3 years and 3 months University: Weston College Qualification: Pearsons BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) Standard: ST0063 Building Services Engineering Technician
What You'll Be Doing
This 40-month programme offers a Level 3 framework in Facilities Management, combined with vocational training and placements. You will gain industry experience in maintenance, sustainability, and health and safety.
Your scheme will begin with 8 months of full-time academic and vocational study off-site. You will then move to full-time placements on-site at the Wing Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, with one academic day per week as detailed by your academic provider.
Disciplines covered include:
- Facilities Services: Planned and reactive maintenance, working with external service providers, reviewing infrastructure layout, and evaluating supplier workmanship.
- Sustainability: Identifying opportunities and improvements for investment programmes, focusing on total cost of ownership and sustainable engineering.
- Minor Works Projects: Developing infrastructure specifications, evaluating technical proposals, and understanding the technical impact of proposals.
- Health and Safety: Understanding responsibilities, legislative requirements, and carrying out audits of infrastructure systems.
Requirements
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must have:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English Language, and Science.
Successful candidates will also need to:
- Submit your CV stating your grades (predicted or achieved).
- Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship, explaining your motivation for choosing Airbus and this specific role, and detailing any relevant skills and experience from projects, hobbies, or academic subjects.
Important Information
- Grades: Offers are conditional on achieving the required grades before the apprenticeship start date if you are on predicted grades.
- Security Clearance: You will be subject to a BPSS check and may require UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.
- Right to Work: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
- Levy Funding: Successful candidates must be eligible for levy funding.
- Visa Sponsorship: This apprenticeship role does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship.
Benefits
- Salary: £19,185 per year
- Hours: 35 hours per week with half-day Fridays
- Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Success share
- Flexible benefits