Electrical Facilities & Maintenance Apprentice
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2026
An exciting opportunity for an Electrical Facilities & Maintenance Apprentice has become available at our world‑class aerospace manufacturing facility in East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.
Our 4‑year programme provides development and training across a wide range of electrical processes within our facilities, which primarily includes manufacturing equipment, environmental control equipment, buildings, grounds and tools.
You will work in conjunction with the Level 3 Installation & Maintenance Apprenticeship Standard.
- Planning and undertaking scheduled electrical maintenance and checks.
- Responds to diagnostic faults.
- Finding and repair of equipment/ faults.
- Fault finding on all types of production equipment.
- To provide PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) service to all key plant.
- Site installation work to support the company’s product.
- To be responsible for all electrical repairs and installations.
- Portable Appliance Testing
Job Responsibilities
During your 4‑year apprenticeship, your time will be spent at both the Isle of Wight College undertaking formal qualifications and at GKN Aerospace Cowes learning ‘on the job’.
- Observe the company’s terms and conditions of employment.
- In both work and training, be diligent and punctual and attend courses, keep records and undertake any tests determined by the company in order to measure & achieve the training objectives and quality gates.
- Behave in a responsible manner and in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation relating to the individual’s responsibilities.
- Be a good ambassador of 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, as well at least four GCSEs at the following grades:
- Mathematics: Grade 9–4
- Plus two more subjects: Grade 9–4
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