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Technical Apprentice
full-timeUnited Kingdom

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Location

United Kingdom

Type

full-time

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About this role

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-5yrs. 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. We offer competitive entry salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.

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.

What you’ll do as a Technical Apprentice:

During your first year you will attend college on a full-time basis to gain foundation skills and knowledge in electronics and complete a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies. Upon completion, you will return to Leonardo to start your rotational placements within engineering support functions.

In your second year you will continue to rotate around different departments, gaining further knowledge of the company and developing your engineering skills. You will also build a portfolio of work reflecting your knowledge and skills to showcase your competency as a technician.  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 (EPA) for your apprenticeship in Engineering Technical and Manufacturing Support Technician (Apprenticeship Standard Ref: ST1395).

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

Salary: £17850

Due to the nature of this role you will be required to be on site full-time.

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

Other facts

Tech stack
Electronics,Engineering,Manufacturing Support,Project Team Collaboration,STEM Ambassadorship

About Leonardo

Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S.

With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.

In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €17.8 bn, new orders for €20.9 bn and invested €2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.

Stefano Pontecorvo has been the Chairman since 9 May 2023 and Roberto Cingolani has been the CEO and General Manager since 9 May 2023.

Follow Leonardo on social media:

➡️https://x.com/Leonardo_live
➡️https://www.instagram.com/leonardo_company/
➡️https://www.youtube.com/leonardocompany

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1948

What you'll do

  • As a Technical Apprentice, you will attend college full-time in your first year to gain foundational skills in electronics and engineering. You will then rotate through various engineering support functions to develop practical skills and complete a portfolio showcasing your competencies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Technical Apprentice do at Leonardo?

As a Technical Apprentice at Leonardo, you will: as a Technical Apprentice, you will attend college full-time in your first year to gain foundational skills in electronics and engineering. You will then rotate through various engineering support functions to develop practical skills and complete a portfolio showcasing your competencies..

Why join Leonardo as a Technical Apprentice?

Leonardo is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company.

Is the Technical Apprentice position at Leonardo remote?

The Technical Apprentice position at Leonardo is based in United Kingdom, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Technical Apprentice position at Leonardo?

You can apply for the Technical Apprentice position at Leonardo directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Leonardo on their website.