Jobs, fresher vacancy - Craft Apprentice • Northern Ireland

Company: Short Brothers a Boeing Company

Northern Ireland

Short Brothers, a Boeing CompanyAPPRENTICE ACADEMY 2026CRAFT APPRENTICESHIPFlight begins with you.Develop your skills and acquire valuable experience in a fast-paced, challenging and results-driven global organisation.At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. Were committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thats welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with usThis role is at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, a subsidiary comprising aerospace manufacturing programmes and capabilities, research, development and engineering services, and aftermarket businessAt Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do.People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised.We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.Why not join our Engineering Apprenticeship programme in Belfast commencing in September 2026! Combining study with on-the-job learning, our programme offers exciting opportunities and provides the foundation for a career in aeronautical engineering. If you are hardworking, passionate, and ambitious, we want to hear from you.Joining Short Brothers a Boeing Company means being part of an industry leader that values talent, fosters innovation, and offers exceptional career growth.These exciting opportunities are based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and offer: Standard 36 hour working week Generous holidays Professional development and growth Opportunities for advancement Employee Assistance Program and onsite Occupational Health DepartmentSuccessful candidates will enter the programme as Craft trainees and work towards attaining Aeronautical Engineering Framework NVQ Level 3 and City and Guilds qualifications. To be eligible for consideration, you must possess, the following minimum qualifications by 31st August 2026.Qualification RequirementsFour GCSE passes in the following subjects: Mathematics* minimum Grade C English Language minimum Grade C Science or a Technology based subject minimum Grade C Any other subject minimum Grade C*Preference may be given to candidates with a minimum Grade B or C* in Math.Essential Skills, Key Skills or City & Guilds, at the appropriate level, will also be considered as acceptable equivalents.Applicants should be aware that the selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with the eligibility criteria for the funding of the Apprenticeships NI 2021 programme, as set out by the Department for the Economy.The selection process may include online aptitude tests and an interview. Please note the primary means of communication will be email (please remember to check your Spam folder).For more information, join our Virtual Briefing (Please download Teams)Tuesday 10 February @ 6pm https://gov.teams.microsoft.us/meet/?p=qMrkozbrzN4AfyWyKlCompleted applications must be submitted by 12pm on 20 February 2026The company employs people from all sections of the community and is committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.Skills:apprentice engineer Manufacturing