Craft Plant Apprenticeship - Tool Room (Aerospace)

Location: Broughton, United Kingdom; the first year is based at Coleg Cambria, Bersham Road, Wrexham. The role is an onsite apprenticeship, and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary: £19,185 starting salary.

Company

hirify.global is a global aerospace manufacturer whose Broughton site is a centre of excellence for wing manufacturing across commercial aircraft, defence and space programs.

What you will do

• Complete a 36-month Craft Tool Room apprenticeship combining workplace training with academic study.
• Maintain production jigs, build tools and industrial maintenance assets used in wing manufacturing.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown repairs and troubleshooting.
• Repair, maintain and recertify tooling using hand skills, engineering tools and laser trackers.
• Use CNC and conventional machines, laser trackers and coordinate measuring machines for machining and non-contact measurement.
• Support the manufacture of wing skins, panels and stringers for hirify.global aircraft families.

Requirements

• Minimum five GCSEs, including grade C or 4 in Maths and English Language.
• Grade CC or 44 in Double Award Science, or grade C/4 in Single Award Physics.
• Two additional GCSEs at grade C or 4; practical or technical subjects are preferred.
• Passion for learning, hands-on activities, teamwork and problem-solving.
• Submit a CV with predicted or achieved grades and a cover letter explaining motivation for the role and aviation industry.
• Complete BPSS screening and potentially UK SC-level security clearance or export-control checks.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience from DIY, building or repairing items, technical projects, model making, cooking or other practical activities.
• Interest in aircraft, innovation and aerospace manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week on a standard working day or double-day shift pattern.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension, success share and flexible benefits.
• Access to the Gen A support network and learning HUB for early-career participants.
• Recognised qualifications, practical training and a potential career path as a multi-skilled tool maker.

Hiring process

• Applications close on 15 November 2026; the apprenticeship starts in September 2027.
• Only one position can be progressed through the selection process at a time.
• Offers are conditional on grade evidence, pre-employment checks and completion of online forms.