Craft Plant Apprenticeship - Tool Room

Location: Bretton

## Craft Plant Apprenticeship - Tool Room Apply:
Broughton:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 15, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
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* Job Description:

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* Start date:

** September 2027
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* Location:

** Broughton
* * Duration:
** 36 months  
** Application:
** We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that
** you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time**. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.  
** Closing date for applications:
** 15th November 2026  
** Benefits**:
** Salary**: A competitive
* starting salary
* of £19,185  35 hours per week (on either a standard working day or a double-day shift pattern, providing flexibility) // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!  
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* About us:

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* *** Ready to build the wings that lift the world?
*** Join Airbus as a Craft Tool Room Apprentice in Airbus Broughton and play a vital role in maintaining the  wing jigs and associated Tooling  for our A320, A330, and A350 aircraft families. This 36-month program offers valuable hands-on training, recognised qualifications, and a clear path to a rewarding career in aviation.
At Airbus, we believe a diverse workforce drives innovation. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive.  Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, leading the way in designing, manufacturing, and delivering aerospace products across Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, Defence, and Space sectors.  As the global center of excellence for wing manufacturing, our Broughton site delivers over 500 wing sets annually.

Our apprenticeship programs are carefully designed to give you valuable practical training alongside your academic studies, setting you up for success and helping your career truly fly.  With over 17,5000 employees worldwide and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry. During your apprenticeship you will work alongside our experienced engineers and quality team to support you to complete the work safely and efficiently  
** What you will be doing:
** As a
* Craft Tool Room Apprentice*, you'll
** immerse yourself
** in hands-on technical experience in the workplace while completing your academic studies. This program is designed to equip you with valuable qualifications and competencies to work directly on live aircraft. You'll also benefit from our
** Gen A support network and learning HUB**, providing additional support, events, and opportunities for all early career participants.  This 36-month apprenticeship is structured to maximise your learning and impact:  
** Year One:
** You will spend the first 12 months of your apprenticeship based at
** Coleg Cambria, Bersham Road, Wrexham,
** working towards obtaining:  
* NVQ L2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
* City & Guild 2850 Level 2 In Machining
* Level 2 Essential Skills  This will allow you to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to make an immediate contribution when you enter the workforce in the second year.  
** Year 2 and 3:*
* ** Your Learning Takes Flight at Broughton!
** Building on your foundational knowledge, you will be based at Airbus Broughton (North Wales) and you'll join our expert team of multi skilled Tool Makers within the Tool Room area, supporting the manufacture of wing skins, panels and stringers for various Airbus aircraft, working within all the Broughton production areas.  The tasks will be varied,  and will require you to…