General Assembly Apprentice
Pitstone | Full-Time | Onsite
Skills: Manufacturing, Assembly, Engineering, Quality, Inspection, Technical Drawings
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Your Role
As a General Assembly Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience across a variety of manufacturing and assembly techniques while working towards a Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification with a local College.
This is a 42-month apprenticeship programme, combining on-the-job training with classroom-based learning.
What you'll be doing:
- Completing rotational placements across manufacturing and repair areas
- Learning to produce and refurbish aerospace components and assemblies
- Interpreting engineering drawings and planning work activities
- Developing skills in assembly, inspection, testing, balancing and winding
- Working to aerospace quality standards and internal processes
- Operating machinery in line with standard operating procedures
- Following all health & safety requirements
- Contributing to team performance and continuous improvement
Additional programme details:
- Years 1–3: 1 day per week at College, 4 days onsite in Pitstone
- Exposure to support functions including Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Industrialisation and Logistics
- Assigned mentor and buddy for ongoing support
- Regular reviews with college, management, mentor and HR
