Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £1,000

Exit bonus £1,000

Accommodation Allowance (TAA)

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd's Helicopter Division invites Aerospace Mechanical Engineering graduates to join a two-year Graduate Programme in Yeovil. You'll rotate across engineering teams, be mentored by experts, and contribute to real-world projects from day one while developing both technical and business skills.

The programme offers a competitive starting salary with a £1,000 welcome bonus and potential £1,000 exit bonus on completion, plus a Temporary Accommodation Allowance where criteria apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace related subject
• Security clearance requirements and BPSS compliance for UK Government roles

Responsibilities

• Rotate on a 3-6 month basis across the Engineering department
• Input into the design of your training scheme with Engineering Management and Early Careers teams
• Develop engineering solutions from given concepts and schemes and participate in tests and qualification activities

Education

2:1 Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace related subject

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one?

AtLeonardo UK Helicopter Division, we’re looking for Aerospace Mechanical Engineering graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development.

Our 2 year Graduate Programmemes give you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts.

On joining, you will receive a competitive starting salary, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary

Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.

We encourage you to spend at least four days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

During the programme, you will

Start with an Induction into Leonardo, followed by team building activities. There will also be an Engineering specific induction to ensure that scheme requirements and expectations are fully established.

In conjunction with the Engineering Management Team and the Early Careers Team, you will have the opportunity to input into the design of your training scheme to include placements which give an insight into the complete Helicopter Product Life Cycle.

Rotate on a 3-6 month basis across the Engineering department with the opportunity to do an external placement elsewhere in the business, allowing you to build on your technical knowledge and also develop soft skills, through opportunities which a direct entry position may not be able to offer.

Working with world-leading specialists, you will increase your technical skills and capability, and develop your academic and practical understanding of the diverse world that is manufacturing & supply chain.

As an Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Graduate, you will

• Develop and integrate engineering solutions from given broader design concepts and schemes. Gather and collate relevant technical and commercial information, as directed, to potentially aid/influence design and technical solutions
• Perform defined simulation, modelling, testing and assessment activities to ensure that the engineering solution meets customer requirements
• Assist with the creation of test plans and participate in sub system and system testing, using defined test procedures, to support the design, development and qualification process
• Assist with the development of new technologies, methods, and procedures for business benefit
• Produce standard engineering documents, reports and qualification statements within agreed formats for work undertaken
• Investigate assigned customer and product issues to produce a recommendation for their resolution
• Perform assessment activities to ensure that the engineering solution meets customer requirements

What you’ll bring

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace related subject

Security Clearance

At Leonardo, many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations. As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years.

For staff operating in more sensitive posts, there is an additional range of personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV). As part of this process, a range of factors may be considered, including an individual's background, travel history, nationality, previous nationalities held and other information relevant to the vetting assessment.

To be eligible for National Security Vetting at SC level, applicants will generally be expected to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years. For DV clearance, this is typically ten years. In some circumstances, time spent overseas may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Additional vetting requirements may apply upon appointment.

For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid