Aerospace Manufacturing Machinist Apprentice (Level 3)

leonardo company; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as an Aerospace Manufacturing Machinist Apprentice (Level 3) in Yeovil. This multifaceted program provides hands-on experience, including CNC machining, combined with vocational qualifications at Yeovil College. You'll rotate through placements in various manufacturing areas while developing essential engineering skills and enjoying a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free access to Coursera courses

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs at D/3 (including Maths, English, Science).
• Requirement to achieve C/4 in Maths & English if not already.
• Strong team player with a thirst for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Complete hands-on tasks using different machines (mainly CNC).
• Rotating placements throughout the apprenticeship.
• Attend Yeovil College for vocational qualifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

4 GCSEs at D/3 or higher (including Maths, English, Science)

Job description

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Aerospace Manufacturing Machinist Apprentice (Level 3)

Apply locations GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0003715

Job Description:

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for an Aerospace Manufacturing Machinist Apprentice (Level 3). Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

As one of the leading helicopter manufacturers in the world, Leonardo Helicopters is part of the multi-national Leonardo Group of world class engineering companies.

Leonardo Helicopters designs, develops and manufactures an unrivalled range of the most advanced helicopters, rotary wing technology, also developing mission and performance critical systems. Our helicopters are used extensively in civil and military roles worldwide. Primary operations are in the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA.

Programme Description
Our manufacturing Machining Apprenticeship is suited for those who are interested in the practical (hands-on) elements of engineering. Over the duration of the scheme you will have the opportunity to rotate across a number of placements, using different machines in each area (mainly CNC). You will learn how to set up and operate each one, with the ultimate aim of moving you into a final placement area/machine based on the skills displayed during the apprenticeship.

What you'll get
• Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
• Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home based and onsite
• Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
• Network groups: To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for:
- Carers (employees caring for families or friends)
- Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
- Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
- Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
- We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
• Training: Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses
• Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring
• Investors in People: We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Gold Award
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free and confidential mental health support
• Generous annual and flex leave in addition to bank holidays

To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit:
https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/peoplecareers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits

What you will do

The apprenticeship will start with an Induction into Leonardo, followed by a team building event incorporating all Trainee starts. There will also be a Yeovil College Induction to ensure that apprenticeship requirements and expectations are fully established.

The structure of the Apprenticeship programme will be as follows:
• Year 1: Full time at Yeovil College to complete a Level 2 Vocational qualification in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (practical/workshop based) and a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in machining (knowledge/classroom based).
Post-Christmas, there is a possibility of working on-site in your placement at Leonardo Helicopters for 1 day a week.
• Year 2: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and starting the Level 3 Vocational (work related) qualification in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to start the Level 3 Diploma in Machining qualification (this includes mathematics to AS/A2 level).
• Year 3: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and continuing the Level 3 Vocational (work related) qualification in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to continue
the Level 3 Diploma in Machining qualification (this includes mathematics to AS/A2 level).
• Year 4: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (5 days per week) and completing the Level 3 Vocational (work related) qualification in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Each Apprentice on this route will need to complete an End Point Assessment as defined in the Apprenticeship Standard, this will take place in the final months of the program.

Throughout the apprenticeship apprentices will be placed in some or all of the following departmental areas within the Transmissions Centre of Excellence:
Gear Shop: This area manufactures the internal gear components for aircraft gearboxes. The components travel through a number of different processes, each machine would cover a different part of the manufacturing process.
Machine shop: This area primarily focuses on the manufacture/finishing of Gearbox housing & ancillary components for aircraft gearboxes (i.e. drive shafts, etc.). The work in these areas are completed on various lathes (CNC & conventional lathes) and is highly tolerance critical.

Security Clearance

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.

Qualifications required
4 GCSEs at a minimum of a D/3 (including Maths, English and Science).
There will be a requirement for those without a minimum C/4 in Maths & English to study and achieve a C/4 in both before the end of year 1.

Desired skills
• Thirst for continuous improvement
• Eye for detail
• Pro activity
• Adaptability
• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Good IT skills
Personal qualities:
• Organisation & prioritisation skills
• Industry experience beneficial (but not essential)
• Tenacity, fresh thinking & enthusiasm
• Analytical Mind
• A strong team player
• Conscientious & keen to learn

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

We are relentless about inclusion. We understand an inclusive environment is one that welcomes everyone as they are. We see diversity as a strength. We still have some way to go to achieving diverse teams across our whole business. We would like you to be part of our journey to creating that better balance and welcome applications from all individuals from all walks of life as we build a stronger company together.

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Onsite

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