Manufacturing Apprentice

Apprenticeships; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK offers a manufacturing apprenticeship aimed at individuals ready to learn in a dynamic environment. This three-year program provides theoretical and practical training, alongside rotational placements in various manufacturing roles. Ideal for those with National 5 qualifications and a passion for STEM fields, this opportunity includes ongoing support to develop skills and career growth.

Benefits

Paid training

Support for academic qualifications

Warm welcome from the team

Qualifications

• Mandatory subjects include Mathematics or Physics and English.
• Preferred subjects include technological subjects like graphic communication and design.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Participate in rotational placements across multiple functions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Commitment to learning

Safety compliance

Education

4 National 5 (A–C) or equivalent

Mathematics / application of maths or physics

English

Job description

Job Overview

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. We offer competitive entry salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.

Whether leaving school or college with GCSEs/standards, A‑Levels or 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. 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, enhancing 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.

You will be working within world‑class facilities. During your apprenticeship, you will be working in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

How this role fits in Leonardo’s three‑year manufacturing apprenticeship: it provides a wealth of learning and development opportunities including an NC in engineering, SVQ level 2 (PEO) and SVQ L3 – diploma in engineering. Working with world‑leading specialists, you will increase your technical skills, capability and develop your academic and practical understanding of the manufacturing lifecycle.

You will undertake a series of rotational placements – these could include mechanical assembly, electromechanical assembly, electro‑optic assembly, environmental facility, logistics, manufacturing engineering, machine shop and repairs – that will springboard you into the world of manufacturing and teach you how to build and test industry‑leading radar, laser systems, microwave modules and legacy product. You’ll experience how we manage the flow of material through our supply chain and how we ensure the process is as efficient as possible.

Qualifications

• 4 National 5 (A–C) or equivalent
• Mandatory: Mathematics / application of maths or physics & English
• Plus, another two subjects, preferably technological subjects e.g. graphic communication, product design, craft & design, tech studies, computing, woodwork, metalwork etc.

Note: This apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little engineering knowledge and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have an NC/Foundation apprenticeship in technical/engineering.

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

Inclusion and Diversity

At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to inclusion and diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create 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!

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