Cutting & Coring Apprentice
Location: Leeds Bradford Airport (with opportunities to support projects across the UK)Sector: Aviation Infrastructure / Civil Engineering
Start Your Career in Aviation Infrastructure
AmcoGiffen is a leading infrastructure services company delivering projects across the UK's aviation sector. Due to continued growth, the expansion of our Birmingham Airport framework, planned winter works at Leeds Bradford Airport, and increasing client demand, we are looking to recruit a Cutting & Coring Apprentice to join our specialist Aviation team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience whilst working towards a nationally recognised NVQ Level 2 in Diamond Drilling & Sawing through an 18-month apprenticeship programme.
You'll earn while you learn, working on live airport projects and building the foundations for a long-term career within the civil engineering and aviation sectors.
About the Role
Based initially at Leeds Bradford Airport, you will support a range of specialist airside maintenance and infrastructure activities, including:
- Saw cutting of asphalt and concrete surfaces.
- Diamond drilling and coring operations.
- Joint preparation and sealing works.
- Concrete and Maxicrete repair works.
- Assisting skilled operatives on airside civil engineering projects.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.
- Learning to operate specialist cutting and coring equipment.
- Participating in site briefings, toolbox talks and permit systems.
- Working in line with strict health, safety and quality standards.
Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, opportunities will be available to support projects across the wider Aviation business, including airports such as Birmingham, Manchester and Stansted.
Apprenticeship Programme
As part of this role, you will undertake:
NVQ Level 2 in Diamond Drilling & Sawing
- 18-month apprenticeship programme.
- Structured practical and classroom-based learning.
- Mentoring from experienced aviation and specialist operatives.
- Development of technical skills within a highly specialised industry.
- Opportunity to progress into qualified Cutting & Coring Operative positions upon successful completion.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who:
- Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Are keen to learn specialist construction skills.
- Enjoy working outdoors and as part of a team.
- Have a strong commitment to health and safety.
- Can follow instructions and work to high standards.
- Are willing to travel to aviation projects when required.
Essential Requirements
- Ability to provide a 5-year checkable work and home address history to satisfy airport security clearance requirements.
- Eligibility to obtain an Airside Pass and Basic Disclosure clearance.
- Full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
What We Offer
- Competitive apprentice salary.
- Fully funded NVQ Level 2 qualification.
- Opportunity to work at some of the UK's major airports.
- Ongoing support, training and mentoring.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing Aviation business.
- Pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Health and wellbeing benefits.
- A strong safety-first culture.
- Long-term employment opportunities following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Apply Today
If you're looking to begin a rewarding career in civil engineering and aviation infrastructure, and want to learn specialist skills while earning a salary, we'd love to hear from you.
Join AmcoGiffen and help deliver vital infrastructure projects across the UK's aviation network.
All appointments are subject to pre-employment screening and successful airport security clearance requirements, including a 5-year checkable work and address history.
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