Craft Plant Apprenticeship - Machining (Aerospace)

Location: Broughton, North Wales, United Kingdom; first-year training at Coleg Cambria, Bersham Road, Wrexham. The apprenticeship is on-site and runs for 36 months from September 2027.

Salary: £19,185 starting salary.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace manufacturer producing commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence, and space products, with Broughton serving as a centre of excellence for wing manufacturing.

What you will do

• Complete hands-on technical training while working toward recognised machining and mechanical manufacturing qualifications.
• Support the manufacture of wing skins, panels, and stringers for hirify.global aircraft.
• Follow bespoke setup-sheet instructions and perform stringer machining and long-bed milling processes.
• Load and locate billets, then unload finished components safely and efficiently.
• Work with experienced engineers and the quality team on live aircraft manufacturing projects.

Requirements

• Five GCSEs are required, including grade C/4 or above in Maths, English Language, and the specified Science or Physics qualification, plus two additional GCSEs.
• Equivalent or higher qualifications may be considered for the two additional GCSEs, preferably in a practical or technical subject.
• Passion for learning and an interest in hands-on, teamwork, and problem-solving activities.
• Submit a CV with predicted or achieved grades and a cover letter explaining motivation for the role and aerospace industry.
• Current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom is required.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this apprenticeship. Candidates must complete BPSS screening and may require UK SC security clearance or export-control approval.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience from DIY, building or repair projects, model-making, technical projects, cooking, or other practical hobbies.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Design & Technology, Engineering, or another practical subject.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured 36-month apprenticeship with college study, workplace training, and day-release learning.
• Qualifications include NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Machining, and a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering.
• Access to the Gen A support network and learning HUB for early-career participants.
• 35-hour working week on a standard-day or double-day shift pattern.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, pension, success share, and flexible benefits.

Hiring process

• Applications close on 15 December 2026.
• Selection progression is limited to one hirify.global position at a time.
• Offers are conditional on evidence of the required grades, pre-employment checks, online forms, and security screening.