Date Posted:
2024-12-05
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH
Position Role Type:
UnspecifiedJob Title: Test Rig Maintenance ApprenticeTime Commitment: 37 hours per weekSalary: £15,500 per annumLocation: WolverhamptonContract Length: Initial 4-year schemeStart Date: September 2025Are 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/featuredWhat does taking part in the Collins Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice involve?Aimed at highly motivated and ambitious individuals, eager to be a part of a world leader within the aerospace and defence industry. This scheme is geared towards supporting the career development of apprentices who wish to play an instrumental role in the manufacturing activities of the next generation of civil and military aircraft.The role is based at Wolverhampton, and home of Actuation Systems at Collins Aerospace. Actuation Systems are the leading experts in fly-by-wire, hydraulic and electro-hydraulic actuation design, Collins Aerospace offers a complete line of actuation products that enhance aircraft performance and reduce pilot workload.We are looking to recruit a high calibre apprentice who can support our Works Engineering Department (WED) with fault-finding, repair, service and maintenance of the many on site test rigs. We believe in the power of intelligence and partnership to guide us into the next era of flight making the skies and spaces we touch smarter and safer than ever.Why Choose Collins Aerospace for your apprenticeship?The scheme will provide you with opportunities to progress your career in Maintenance and Test Rig Engineering. You will be part of our WED Community and be assigned a Mentor, who will support and guide you throughout your career with us. All of this is designed to complement your career development, fuel your aspirations, and give depth to your training and career.An Apprentice within the Collins business leads from the front, living and driving our core values of Engaged, Empowered and Accountable - always.You will be accountable for test rig availability to production ensuring that the needs of the business and our diverse customer base are met across key facets such as Schedule, Repair Cost and Quality, Reliability to name but a few.A successful Collins Apprentice is super organised with excellent attention to detail, demonstrates a passion for hands on engineering, an expert communicator and can solve the toughest of challenges all while placing the customer at the centre of everything they do.Our WED community is a diverse group of self-starters with a passion to succeed, do you have what it takes to join them?Development and training to build your careerWe recognise that your development is key for you to fulfil your potential in the world of work. That's why we've created a programme that will support your learning to deliver real business value.Your time will be split between attending In-Comm Training Centre in Telford where you will spend time learning basic engineering skills in Maintenance Engineering, 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.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 such as:

• To understand engineering schematics and technical documentation.

• To understand pneumatic, hydraulic & mechanical drawings & systems

• Carry out system diagnosis

• Carry out repairs and modifications

• To become capable of performing a multi skilled role when required

• To apply the most safe, efficient, and effective methods available to keep key machinery available for production

• To liaise with external service and parts providers

• To assist in Root Cause Analysis of Breakdowns & identify improvement opportunities.

• 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

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

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Private Healthcare and Dental Cover

• Competitive pension scheme