Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice to join their dynamic team in Luton. This exciting opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience while pursuing your Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. You'll rotate through various departments, developing essential engineering skills and contributing to real projects. With a commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, this apprenticeship offers a pathway to a rewarding career in manufacturing engineering. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Flexible Working Hours

25 Days Holidays

Pension Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Online Courses

Referral Incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Passion for engineering and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotational placements across various departments.
• Complete Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Skills

Engineering Skills

Technical Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Grades 4 - 9 or A - C

Functional Skills Level 2

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Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Luton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Manufacturing

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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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.

We are delighted to be offering the opportunity for an Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering Technician. You will be part of the busy Manufacturing Engineering Team, learning alongside highly skilled Engineers and further education organized by the company to ensure you have the best opportunities to progress your career. We are looking for someone with a passion for developing high quality engineering skills and a keenness to learn.

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

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

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