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Job Description
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.
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 go into debt. We also support you settling into your new location, ensuring you are familiar with the team and have a warm welcome from day 1. A member of our Early Careers team at each site helps you progress, protects your study time, provides access to digital learning, and offers opportunities to get involved with the local community and STEM projects, enhancing many aspects of each programme.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician Apprentice to join our onsite Equipment Engineering team in Southampton. If you have ever wondered what the machines that build parts for satellites look like, this is the job for you.
We, as a group, build, test, repair, install and decommission equipment from the basic handheld voltmeter up to electron‑beam deposition machines and beyond. If you have an interest in learning a broad range of engineering skills—including electrical, electronic, mechanical, vacuum systems, pneumatic, lasers, software and hydraulics—in a predominantly hands‑on role, this could be the job for you!
What You Will Do As An Manufacturing Technician Apprentice
* Solve daily manufacturing problems
* Conduct non‑conformance investigations and problem‑solving techniques
* Deal with external suppliers
* Write/update process instructions
* Carry out repairs of electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of processing equipment
* Ensure equipment safety and compliance in line with Health and Safety regulations
* Work towards Leonardo sustainability and climate goals
* Represent Leonardo at local STEM events
You will attend college 1 day a week to complete a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).
Due to the nature of this role you will be required to be on site full‑time.
Salary: 17,850
What We Need From You
You really must have:
* 2 x GCSE grades 3‑9 or grades A‑D, or equivalent (e.g., Functional Skills Level 2), mandatory: English & Maths or equivalent
* Good communication skills (written & verbal)
* Ability to work as part of a small team
* Demonstrate a hands‑on approach to work
* Good time‑management skills
* Eye for detail
* Conscientious and keen to learn
It Would Be Nice If You Had:
* A working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, and general IT skills
* Knowledge of programming (C or Python)
* Knowledge of CAD
* Knowledge/experience of engineering
* Calibration and repair of commercial and bespoke test equipment
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, including 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
* 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.
Be part of something bigger – apply now!
Primary Location: GB – Southampton
Contract Type: Fixed term
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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