Technical Apprentice

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a dynamic Technical Apprenticeship in Engineering Technical Support. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while pursuing academic qualifications in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Over the course of 2-4 years, you will rotate through various departments, develop essential engineering skills, and engage in real-time projects alongside experienced professionals. With competitive starting salaries and a supportive learning environment, this apprenticeship is perfect for those eager to kickstart their careers in engineering. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and development, and make a meaningful impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Award-winning pension scheme

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Access to private healthcare

Free access to online courses via Coursera

Referral incentive program

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science.
• Completion of Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Complete academic modules and assignments for the apprenticeship.
• Rotate through departments to gain practical engineering experience.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Technical knowledge

Education

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

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

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 you up for 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 and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, so there is no need to get into debt. We help you settle into your new location, ensuring you are familiar with the team and have a warm welcome from day one. 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, enhancing many aspects of each programme.

Leonardo values people who seek to develop throughout their career. A successful apprenticeship with us involves a drive to deliver results, sometimes from your own initiative, patience for problem-solving, and a commitment to comply with safety instructions and clear process compliance at all times.

What you’ll do as a Technical Apprentice:

As a Technical Apprentice, you will commit to the successful completion of all your academic modules and assignments in support of your Apprenticeship in Engineering Technical Support (Apprenticeship Standard Ref: ST0457).

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, keeping a log of all the work you complete which will be used towards your apprenticeship. 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 third year, you will continue to rotate around different departments, gaining further knowledge of the company and developing your engineering skills. Your third 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 complete the End Point Assessment for your apprenticeship and focus your development in a final work placement that lasts for the remainder of the apprenticeship.

During your apprenticeship, you will:

• Grow your knowledge of an engineering business and the role of a technician 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.

The starting salary for this role is £17,850.

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business, which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.

Life at Leonardo:

• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% 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 the possibility of hybrid working options.
• 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

At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and as society and the environment we work in change, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion creates an environment for greater collaboration, innovation, and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Fixed term

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid