Technical Apprentice

Leonardo UK Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity in engineering. This role allows you to gain hands-on experience while completing your qualifications in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. You will rotate through various departments, working alongside skilled professionals and contributing to real-time projects. With a commitment to learning and development, this apprenticeship supports your career growth while providing competitive starting salaries and a range of benefits. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values your potential and fosters innovation. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your career with a leading global company!

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Access to Private Healthcare

Free Online Courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science.
• Must be eligible for full security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Complete Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
• Rotate through various engineering departments gaining practical experience.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSEs (grades 4 - 9 or A*-C)

A Levels or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4yrs. 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.

Whether leaving School or College with GCSEs/Standards, A ‘Levels/Highers (or equivalent) or in work and looking for a new career path, you are fully supported as you rotate within the business working on real-time projects alongside highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work.

As you would expect from a globally renowned Company, we offer competitive starting salaries from £14,000 to £20,500pa 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 Early Careers 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.

Leonardo values people that look to always develop throughout their career and along with an eager willingness to learn, a successful apprenticeship with us involves a drive to deliver results, sometimes from your own initiative, a patience for problem solving, as well as a need to comply with safety instructions and clear process compliance at all times. We view commitment to programme and learning objectives very highly.

Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. We are a continually expanding company, offering exciting opportunities to talented individuals who want to work at the forefront of technology. We hope that is you and look forward to you joining the team!

What you’ll do as a Technical Apprentice:

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; Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations and other engineering support functions. 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 engineering 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 engineering 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.

What we need from you:

Qualifications:

You must have (as a minimum) the following qualifications:

5 GCSE grades 4 - 9 or grades A*- C or equivalent - Mandatory: English, Maths and Science Plus 2 subjects.

Security Clearance:

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

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.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• 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.

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

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us?

We recruit on a rolling basis so don’t delay – these roles attract high competition so APPLY NOW to avoid disappointment.

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Fixed term

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid