Job Summary
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2026
An exciting opportunity for an Electrical Facilities & Maintenance Apprentice at our state‑of‑the‑art aerospace manufacturing facility in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Our 4‑year programme offers comprehensive training across a wide range of electrical processes within our manufacturing equipment, environmental control systems, buildings, grounds and tools.
Work in conjunction with the Level 3 Installation & Maintenance Apprenticeship Standard and gain experience that can lead to a career as an Installation/Maintenance Electrician.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning and undertaking scheduled electrical maintenance and checks.
- Responding to diagnostic faults.
- Finding and repairing equipment faults.
- Fault finding on all types of production equipment.
- Providing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) service to all key plant.
- Site installation work to support the company’s product.
- Being responsible for all electrical repairs and installations.
- Portable Appliance Testing.
Job Responsibilities
Programme Summary:
During the 4‑year apprenticeship you will spend time at both the Isle of Wight College and GKN Aerospace Cowes, learning on the job.
- Observe the company’s terms and conditions of employment.
- Maintain punctuality, attend courses, keep records, and undertake any tests set by the company to measure and achieve training objectives and quality gates.
- Behave in a responsible manner and comply with Health & Safety legislation.
- Act as a good ambassador for the company’s name and image.
- Successfully complete all activities documented in the Apprenticeship Training Agreement.
Job Qualifications
Suitable applicants must hold a Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification and at least four GCSEs at the following grades:
- Maths: Grade 9‑4
- English: Grade 9‑4
- Two additional subjects: Grade 9‑4
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