Facilities Management Engineering L3 Apprenticeship

Step up into planned and reactive maintenance – taking ownership of risk assessments, work programmes, control systems, and reporting.

Master air conditioning and cooling systems – from the science behind heating & cooling, to optimising Building Management Systems (BMS) for comfort and efficiency.

Hone your customer interaction skills – ensuring safe, compliant, and professional delivery every time.

Gain a working knowledge of essential regulations (PUWER, RIDDOR, COSHH, LOLER, MHOR, PPE, Electricity at Work, Work at Height, Asbestos & Building Regulations).

Outward Bounds! During the 2nd year of the apprenticeship, you will attend a week of Team Building Activities and Exercises at one of the Outward Bounds UK Sites. Split up into teams consisting of Apprentices of all levels from various Airbus Defence & Space sites, you will work as a team to complete daily activities such as Rock Climbing, Hiking, Abseiling, Canoeing and more.

Year 3: Becoming a Specialist

• Develop expertise in water treatment and testing – including legislation, hygiene, and legionella prevention.
• Deepen your knowledge of sustainability – mastering scientific principles of measurement, force and pressure, and environmental protection measures.
• Learn advanced installation, maintenance, and repair techniques while staying on top of evolving regulations.

Contract Management & Professional Growth

• Build confidence in contract management – including supplier management, KPI assessment, recording, and process confirmations.
• Prepare for your End-Point Assessment with a knowledge test, written project, practical observation, and professional discussion – the final step in showcasing your skills.

This isn\’t just about ticking boxes – it\’s about growing into a confident, future-ready professional who makes a real impact. Along the way, you\’ll combine theory with hands-on practice, supported by experienced mentors and a team that values innovation, safety, and excellence.

We want to get to know you-not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:

• Why Airbus?
• What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? Is it our aircraft, innovation, global impact, or something else? Let us know what interests you about our work and why we stand out to you.
• Why a hands-on apprenticeship?
• Why do you want to learn by doing? We\’d love to hear what draws you to practical, skills-based learning.
• Show your hands-on experience.
• In your CV or cover letter, include any hands-on activities or hobbies where you\’ve used practical skills. These could be things like: DIY projects, Building and fixing things, Doing make-up or beauty work, Tinkering and Tech Projects, Building models, Baking or cooking, Others

Show Us What You\’ve Built! We love seeing what you are passionate about. If you\’ve worked on any hands-on projects-whether it\’s building, baking, fixing something -we\’d be thrilled to see it! Feel free to attach photos, documents, or a short video showcasing a project you\’re proud of.

Important Information: GOVERNMENT FUNDING: This job is offered as a government funded Apprenticeship, subject to eligibility for Apprenticeship Levy Funding. To qualify applicants must meet certain criteria – such as not already holding a qualification at the same or higher level in the same subject area and be eligible under current Apprenticeship funding rules.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above which must include Maths, English Language and Science

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• If you prefer working with your hands then this is the apprenticeship for you.
• Good communication skills, good time keeping, an excellent work ethic and a can-do attitude.
• Be able to work both within a team or individually.
• Be able to follow technical instructions.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company\’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

The Airbus Facility Management Technical Apprenticeship gives you the full learning experience with invaluable industry experience. Achieve a Level 3 apprenticeship framework in Facilities Maintenance whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so.

This unique programme not only offers you a Level 3 hands-on framework, but together with vocational training and placements focusing on maintenance methodologies, sustainability, health and safety, and contract management, you will develop high engineering skills recognised across the globe.

Airbus is Europe\’s number one Defence and Space enterprise, so what better way to start your Apprenticeship than with an industry leader.

Based on our Stevenage Site for the Apprenticeship timeline with 2 days working at GLP training facility in Worcester every quarter.

• Get started with a comprehensive site induction – from learning the ropes to meeting the key people who keep our sites running.
• Develop your time and project management skills, making sure every task is delivered on point.
• Discover the roles and responsibilities of the experts around you – and how you\’ll work together as part of a high-performing team.
• Dive into the world of Mechanical & Electrical systems – understanding the science of electricity and how it powers everything we do.
• Get hands-on with system testing – decommissioning, fault finding, diagnosis, and replacing key components across a variety of systems.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

Salary: A competitive starting salary of £20,000 37 hours per week // Up to 2 Flexi Days per month // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Plus many more flexible benefits!