Business Functional Apprenticeship

• In this business functional role, you’ll be part of a team delivering the future – you will experience departments such as programme management, supply chain management, procurement – don’t worry, we’ll teach you how! 
   
• You will gain real transferable skills that matter, from liaising with our manufacturing and operations departments, to customers and suppliers to ensure that resources are available and our products are delivered on time, to the quality you would expect from GKN. Your work helps aircraft take flight – it’s exciting and open to everyone. If you enjoy problem solving, teamwork, and making things happen, this is your launch pad to a powerful future. 
   
• Our four-year Apprenticeship Programme, at our East Cowes facility, is your chance to dive into the world of cutting-edge manufacturing and engineering — no experience needed. You’ll learn by doing, get paid while you train, and grow your skills alongside experienced colleagues who will support you all the way. 

At GKN Aerospace, in partnership with the Isle of Wight College and working in conjunction with the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard, then specialising in a role specific Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard in Years 3 & 4, we’ll teach you the skills you need to succeed – combining classroom learning with hands-on experience in real, industry-focused environments. With our expert support, your curiosity, and a can-do attitude, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

In order to gain a thorough understanding of our products, processes, roles and people within the business, throughout your apprenticeship you will rotate around a number of departments, which may include but not limited to: Programme Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management. This will allow you to evidence the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of your Apprenticeship Standard.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will work towards and achieve a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship and progress onto a specialised apprenticeship.

On completion of your apprenticeship, you are likely to move into a role such as Programme Support Officer, Shop Floor Scheduler or Procurement Officer.

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).

Note: please apply for one role only. Please use a personal email address for your application, rather than a school or parental email address. A cover letter is strongly recommended.

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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.