Job Title:                                 Machining Apprentice 

Time Commitment:                37 hours per week 

Salary:        15,500 per annum  

Location:                                 Wolverhampton  

Contract Length:                     Initial 4-year Fixed Term 

Start Date:                                September 2025   

Are you looking to kick-start your career with a flying start within the Aerospace industry?  Then consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace where you can learn more about the industry whilst finishing your degree.   

Check out our YouTube channel to find out more:  

https://www.youtube.com/c/CollinsAerospace/featured  

What does taking part in the Collins Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice involve? 

Our apprenticeship programme is tailored to develop outstanding manufacturing and engineering apprentices that, from day one, will work on state-of-the-art technology to deliver high value manufacturing expertise to our global customers, including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer and Lockheed Martin. 

The apprenticeship lasts for a period of 4 years and is a partnership between Collins Aerospace and In-Comm Training. You will learn key engineering principles at In-Comm which will be vital to your development at Collins Aerospace. 

As a CNC Machinist your learning will consist of training on a variety of machines such as Milling, Turning & Grinding Machines. Your time will be split between attending In-Comm Training Centre in Telford where you will spend time learning basic engineering skills, and on-site putting your learning into practice where you will learn from our skilled engineers the basic principles and under pinning knowledge needed for your career. 

By the end of the programme, having completed your functional training and apprenticeship, you will be awarded Level 2 Foundation Competencies, Level 3 Diploma and the Apprenticeship.  

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for the best individuals who have the following attributes: 

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Grade C/5 or above including Mathematics and English 

• Be a UK resident living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years 

• Good analytical skills and problem solving 

• Demonstrates a passion for hands on engineering 

• Good personal management and self-organisation skills 

• Effective communicator – written and verbal 

Benefits 

• 205 hours holiday per annum (not including Bank Holidays) 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Private Healthcare and Dental Cover 

• Competitive pension scheme 

Equal Opportunities 

Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at Collins Aerospace including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.  

Application Process 

Your application will go through a variety of selection methods and is likely to conclude at an assessment centre. Please note that as we find suitable candidates to fill our opportunities, we will no longer accept applications for that opportunity so suggest you apply as early as possible to have the best chance of success. 

Apprenticeship will start with the business in September2025. 

You must be eligible to work in the UK and there may be a requirement for you to work on military related projects for which there will be a requirement for security vetting.