Manufacturing Apprentice

Leonardo UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Apprentice for a unique apprenticeship program. You'll gain practical skills and knowledge while working towards your Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. This role includes departmental rotations, a blend of paid training, and academic support, ensuring a solid start to your career. This position is hybrid and offers a comprehensive company-funded benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme for all employees

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible benefits spending

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades 4-9 or A-C.
• Mandatory: English & Maths or equivalent.
• Ability to undergo security clearance checks.

Responsibilities

• Complete Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing.
• Participate in rotational placements across departments.
• Specialize in chosen area for final year of apprenticeship.

Skills

GCSE grades 4–9 or grades A–C

Mandatory English & Maths

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4 years across a variety of STEM and business routes, offering paid training, coupled with on‑the‑job learning that enables you to gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that sets up the best start to your career.

As you would expect from a globally renowned company, we offer competitive entry salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, so there is no need to get into debt. We support helping you settle into 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.

As a Manufacturing Apprentice you will:

Key Responsibility Areas

Years 1 and 2

During your first year you will spend time at college completing a Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the foundation qualification of your apprenticeship. Upon completion, you will return to Leonardo to start your rotational placements within some of the following departments: Manufacturing Workshop, QA, Planning and Integration and Testing. During your second year you will attend college on a day release basis to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the knowledge qualification of your apprenticeship and continue with your rotational placements.

Years 3 and 4

In your 3rd year you will continue to rotate around different departments, gaining further knowledge of the company and developing your technical hands‑on skills. Your 3rd year will also see you through the workplace portfolio phase of your Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the competence qualification of your apprenticeship. For your final year you will specialise in your chosen area, based on your experience throughout your rotational placements you will also complete the End Point Assessment for your apprenticeship in Engineering Technical Support (Apprenticeship Standard Ref: ST0457).

During your apprenticeship, you will:

• Grow your knowledge of an engineering business and what the role of a technician is by being part of an Integrated Project Team.
• Develop practical skills in manufacturing and understanding key processes and technologies.
• Support early careers activities - our apprentices have the opportunity to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

Academic Requirements

You must have as a minimum:

3 x GCSE grades 4 – 9 or grades A – C, or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2), Mandatory: English & Maths or equivalent

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). 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, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

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 are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

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, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type: Fixed term

Hybrid Working: Hybrid