Skilled Electrician

Job Description

RIGHT TO WORK:
Candidates must possess unrestricted legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role; therefore, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work without the need for a visa or company sponsorship (e.g., British citizenship, Settled Status, or Indefinite Leave to Remain).

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).

LOCATION:

Filton

TYPE:
Full time - 4 Day Shift (Mon–Thurs, 35hrs)

• Financial Reward:
  Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more.
• Work/Life Balance: 35 hour week consisting of a Mon–Thurs shift pattern.
• Personal Development:
  Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health/dental insurance/e eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop.
• Family & Caregiving:
  Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site.
• Inclusive Environment:
  Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

• You will be responsible for the installation, testing, and integrity of complex electrical systems on the aircraft wings.
• You will perform electrical system installation and continuity testing across the A400M wing assemblies.
• You will install and route critical electrical harnesses to support key system enablement.
• Fitting and assembly of aircraft components.

• You are an experienced Aircraft Electrician with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.
• Evidence of achievement of Level 3 time‑served qualification within an Electrical field, typically evidenced by a full Certificate of Modern Apprenticeship or an equivalent combination of NVQ Level 3 and a Level 3 Vocationally Related Academic Qualification.
• You have proven experience as an Electrician in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Candidates must have an electrical background, bringing valuable experience in installation, routing, testing, fault finding and working to technical drawings and standards.
• You will need to be flexible and have a strong focus on Safety and Quality.
• Ability to follow complex documentation and design procedures accurately.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. If you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process—such as accessible facilities, auxiliary aids, or room layout—please let us know and we will treat any information disclosed with strict confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant who identifies as having a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role. To ‘opt‑in’, select the option during your application submission; your application will then be considered accordingly.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

This role requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and has always been, committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange during a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.