Engineering Maintenance Technician, Cheltenham 2027 Intake

Job Description Summary

As an Engineering Maintenance Technician, you will join our Cheltenham based Facilities and Maintenance team on a 3.5-year level 4 apprenticeship rotational scheme that will enable you to understand and get hands on experience across all aspects of the Facilities and Maintenance programme. You will do this whilst studying a Level 4/5 HNC/HND in General Engineering. This apprenticeship aligns with the Institution of Engineering and Technology for Engineering Technician (EngTech). The role is heavily electrical and mechanically focussed. Our apprenticeship is focused on supporting your personal and professional development and is an opportunity to begin a career as part of a global business within the aerospace industry.

Job Description

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

With over 1,700 employees, GE Aerospace based in Cheltenham is one of the largest sites outside the USA and a major contributor to the local economy.

Our heritage dates back to 1940 yet our technology is cutting-edge. Located in the heart of Gloucestershire, the Power Distribution & Controls (PD&C) site focuses on the design, development and manufacture of state-of-the-art aircraft power distribution and avionics systems for the global aviation industry. Our customers include all major aerospace manufacturers - covering commercial, business jet and military applications. The scale and complexity of engineering projects offer our employees unique opportunities to work on major international projects, developing critical aircraft systems that will be relied on by many people for decades to come.

At GE Aerospace we strive to be an employer of choice by offering internships, apprenticeships, mentoring and staff development programmes that create a workplace where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential.

Innovation, a commitment to engineering excellence and leadership development places GE Aerospace based in Cheltenham as a pioneering force in building the future of flight.

Role Description

As an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will be based within our Facilities and Maintenance team at our 1800 employee Campus in Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham. Throughout your 3.5-year apprenticeship, you will be supported through, and study, a Level 4 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, completing an HNC/D with Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET), based at their Gloucester campus. Teaching is typically delivered via 1-day college release, every week during term time for the duration of the course.

The Engineering Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the continuous operation, safety, and reliability of all plant machinery, production equipment, and facilities infrastructure. You will perform routine preventative maintenance (PPM), rapid reactive repairs, and system improvements to minimize production downtime and support operational targets.

A heavy focus of the role will be to support fault finding and maintenance of environmental stress screening test equipment.

We want to support your personal and professional development, which is why you will be given the opportunity build your network and develop soft skills. At GE Aerospace we see personal development as a key driver of success at a business level. Apprentices are also given additional time to complete ‘off the job learning’ when on site. We aim to arrange team building activities during non-teaching time to help continue to develop your skills.

Our apprentice community partake in, and often lead enrichment teams and activities that help to connect apprentices across different schemes. This is with a view to giving back to the business and local community. You will have access to mentors and may wish to join one of GE Aerospace employee resource groups, such as Women’s network, STEM, Pride Alliance, Including & Diversity, and more.

You will be supported by your Apprentice Manager, Rotation Managers, experienced maintenance personnel and the wider apprentice network, to ensure you are meeting the requirements of your course and getting the most out of your apprenticeship. Apprentices who complete this scheme have the transferable skills needed to work in facilities, maintenance and test equipment departments; therefore, roll-off opportunities are not limited to a specific business unit.

This apprenticeship is new to the GE Aerospace campus and has been established based on the long-term need for, and opportunity for, this skill set within our business. Our aspiration is to invest in the next generation of Engineering Maintenance Technicians, in order to develop the skills and competencies needed to support our ever-growing business portfolio.

Overview of the scheme

Year 1 & 2

In year 1 you will start your study with GET, where you will attend classes and be set tasks, assignments and projects based on this teaching - referencing your workplace learning to support completion of these.

From a qualification point of view, the schedule will look as follows:

Year 1

• 5 HNC modules

Year 2

• 3 HNC modules
• 2 HND modules

You will also focus on your on-site placements, putting your college skills into practice. You'll begin to work on foundational tasks, establishing working relationships and meeting your team and develop these to become more autonomous and take on greater responsibilities.

Year 3

You will be a more integrated member of the team and will be expected to take on further responsibilities within your department, and across the apprenticeship programme.

From a qualification point of view, the schedule will look as follows:

• 5 HND modules
• Work on portfolio as part of your End Point Assessment (EPA)

You will begin to think about your future career with GE and the area you hope to obtain a permanent role in at the end of your apprenticeship.

Qualifications/Requirements

Essential

A successful candidate would have achieved:

• 4 GCSE’s (or equivalent), including Maths, English at grades C/5 or above

In addition, have achieved, or by the start of the apprenticeship be expected to achieve:

• Level 3 qualification (BTEC, T-Level or equivalent) in Engineering / Manufacturing, OR
• 3 A-Levels (or equivalent), including Maths or Engineering, at grades C or above

Please note, any offer of employment is conditional on successfully passing an entry assessment with GET, content of which GE Aerospace has no influence over. GET set this assessment to ensure learners are at the right level of competence to successfully progress through the apprenticeship.

Desired

• At least one STEM subject at Level 3 (A-Level, BTEC, or equivalent)
• motivated and enthusiastic team player
• interested in engineering, technology, and electronics
• inquisitive and willing to try new things
• focused, organised and want to learn
• a creative and innovative problem solver
• keen to seek opportunities to learn and develop

Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this, the stages include a video interview an assessment delivered by our provider and assessment centre. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated and understand what is next in the process.

If you require any adjustments to the process to enable you to be at your best, please email the team via Apprenticeship.Queries@geaerospace.com.

Please only submit one application. If you submit multiple applications, we will progress the most suitable one. If in future you are deemed to be suitable for other opportunities, we will automatically consider you for these too.

Please note our applications will close on Sunday 15th November but may close earlier dependant on application volumes. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice, and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE, we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs.

• Non-contributory Pension

• Life Assurance

• Group income protection

• Private medical cover

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further, sponsorship is not available for our Early Careers opportunities. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No