IT Apprentice (East Cowes, GB)

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: WEDNESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY, 2025

An exciting opportunity for an IT Apprentice has become available at our world-class aerospace manufacturing facility in East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.

Working in conjunction with the Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship Standard, and working across both our Osborne and Falcon Yard manufacturing facilities, our four-year programme will provide you with all the development and training that you need to get your career off to a flying start!

The broad purpose of this apprenticeship is to understand the needs of stakeholders and how these can be met through business change and digital solutions. Business Analysts are change professionals that help organisations deliver business and digital change successfully.

Once qualified, our IT Apprentice is then likely to move into one of the following career discipline:

Centre of Excellence (CoE) Architect – acts as a skilled and knowledgeable team member whose role is to provide the business global support and deliver best practices around the analysis and design of applications and solutions in line with the business requirements.

Business Systems Architect – act as a skilled and knowledgeable team member whose role is to support the business and deliver best practice around the development and configuration of systems and solutions in line with business requirements.

Job Responsibilities

To observe the company’s terms and conditions of employment. In both work and training, to be diligent and punctual and attend courses, keep records and undertake any tests determined by the company in order to measure & achieve the training objectives and quality gates. To behave in a responsible manner and in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation relating to the individual’s responsibilities. To be a good ambassador of the Company’s name and image. To successfully complete all activities documented in the Apprenticeship Training Agreement.

Job Qualifications

Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, and have:

Level 3 Qualification, either:

A-Levels (x3) – Grades A to C, including one of the following subjects: Maths or Computer Science. T-Level (Digital) Other relevant Level 3 Qualification

Plus

GCSE’s or equivalent:

Maths: Grade 9 – 4 English: Grade 9 – 4 Computer Science: Grade 9 – 4 Plus Two more: Grade 9 – 4

PLEASE ALSO NOTE the position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually)

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​ ​