Apprentice Manufacturing Technician

TN United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Apprentice Manufacturing Technician to join their dynamic team in Basildon. This role offers a structured training scheme designed to equip you with essential skills in manufacturing complex products. You'll engage in hands-on learning, tackling tasks like electromechanical assembly and electronic testing, while being supported by a community of experts. With a commitment to your professional development and a flexible working environment, this opportunity is perfect for anyone eager to start their career in engineering. Join a forward-thinking firm that values learning and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

25 Days Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Online Courses

Referral Incentive

Qualifications

• Ability to work with complex build instructions and documentation.
• Genuine interest and passion for engineering.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training scheme for manufacturing skills.
• Undertake placements covering electromechanical assembly and testing.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Issue Resolution

Engineering Processes

Education

Engineering Background

Apprenticeship in Manufacturing

Tools

Soldering Equipment

Additive Manufacturing Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

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Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We support helping you settle in to your new location ensuring you are familiar with the team and have a warm welcome from day 1. There is a member of our Apprentice team at each site, helping you progress, ensuring your study time is protected, enabling access to digital learning as well as opportunities to get involved with the local community and STEM projects, enhance many aspects of each programme.

You will be working within a structured training scheme designed to provide you with all the knowledge and skills required. Enabling you to manufacture/test complex world leading products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at our Basildon site.

You will learn on the job core technician skills, complimented by problem solving and continuous improvement. This is achieved by undertaking a series of placements covering all aspects of manufacture. You will then look to specialize in.

• Electromechanical assembly
• Electronic test.
• Optical test.
• Inspection.

Our team of in-house experts will support your development whilst you become part of a huge community of apprentices working in Leonardo, throughout the UK.

Have the ability to work not only with your hands but also the diligence to work with complicated build instructions and documentation. A keenness to learn and develop professionally and focus on the job in hand.

Have a genuine interest and passion for engineering and enjoy solving technical issues.

Previous experience with engineering processes such as soldering, additive manufacturing, welding or other engineering process preferred but not essential.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working:Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits:Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays:25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension:Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training:Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive:You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus:Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

The starting salary for this role is £17,000