Aerospace Product Support Engineering Graduate

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension up to 15%

Mental health support

Online learning

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Yeovil is launching a two-year Graduate Programme to train you as an Aerospace Product Support Engineer within the Customer Support & Training function. You will work with world‑leading specialists on challenging projects, delivering technical advice and product improvements while staying on site most days to learn alongside your team.

Starting with a structured induction, the scheme includes security vetting, travel opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical or related engineering.
• Security clearance eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Offer technical advice, maintenance solutions, working on product improvements.
• Work with world-leading specialists to increase your technical skills.
• Develop academic and practical understanding of the aerospace industry.

Skills

Technical advisory

Maintenance solutions

Repair design

Tooling design

Fault investigation

Project management

Aerospace industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 2:1 in Aircraft Maintenance/Engineering/Aerospace or related

Job description

Job Description:

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

AtLeonardo, we’re looking for 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 Programme gives 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.

We have a fantastic new opportunity for an Aerospace Product Support Engineering Graduate within the Customer Support & Training (CS&T) function.

During the programme, you will:

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

Unlike initial product design, Customer Support engineering requires a mind‑set obsessed with the rapid development of innovative technical solutions to keep helicopters flying and lateral and deep analysis of customer feedback to create product improvements which ensure that the Company’s helicopters remain safe and at the cutting edge.

As a Product Support Engineering Graduate, you will

• Offer technical advice, maintenance solutions, working on product improvements. The disciplines range from Repair Design, Tooling Design, Fault investigation to Project managing solutions. There will be opportunities to work at Customer facilities and on occasion to travel further afield.
• Work with world-leading specialists to increase your technical skills and capability
• Develop your academic and practical understanding of the diverse world that is the aerospace industry.

What you’ll bring

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelors or Masters in Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical disciplines or alternately in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or Engineering Management.

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