Overview
Leonardo offers a Design Engineering Modern Apprenticeship at Leonardo in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The apprenticeship lasts 2-4 years across STEM and business routes, with paid training and on-the-job learning that enables you to gain practical skills and knowledge. Entry salaries are competitive, with salary increases as you progress. A member of our Apprentice team supports your onboarding, study time, digital learning, and involvement with the local community and STEM projects.
Programme Description
You will be working within world-class facilities. During your apprenticeship you may be based in an office or a lab environment, or a combination of both.
Leonardo’s four-year Design Engineering Apprenticeship provides a wealth of learning and development opportunities including an HND in Engineering Systems, SVQ Level 2 (PEO) and SVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Engineering. You will work with world-leading specialists to increase your technical skills and understanding of the engineering lifecycle. You will undertake rotational placements within the Test Systems Group to gain a broad range of operational experience and skills in test systems.
During rotations you will learn how to test complex electrical and mechanical systems to ensure they are safe and reliable; the rotational placement plan provides exposure to many aspects of engineering verification and test within the function.
Key Responsibilities
Years 1 and 2
During your first five months you will attend college full-time to complete an SVQ Level 2. On returning to site, you will undertake rotational placements, gathering real work evidence (e.g., written logs) describing day-to-day tasks and demonstrating your key engineering competencies. You will compile a folder of these evidences to show your development into a well-rounded technician/engineer, while attending college on day release to gain the academic qualifications required by the Apprenticeship framework.
Years 3 and 4
Having gained broad experience across Leonardo, you will undertake a final placement and further your academic study to HND level. These activities will focus on your area of specialism, and on-the-job training will enable you to gather the final evidence required for the SVQ. There may be opportunities to further your academic achievements based on your talents and the needs of the business.
Who would suit this role?
Leonardo values people who strive to develop throughout their career and who are eager to learn. A successful apprenticeship involves initiative, patience, problem solving, and a commitment to safety and process compliance at all times. Dependability to the programme and learning objectives is also highly valued.
Qualifications Required
You must have (as a minimum) the following academic qualifications:
* 3 x Higher Grades (or equivalent)
* Mandatory Mathematics (A-C) and Physics (A-C) or Engineering Science (A–C)
* One additional Higher subject, preferably a technological subject (e.g., Graphic Communication, Product Design, Craft & Design, Tech Studies, Computing) (A-C)
* Standard Grades (1-3) / National 5 (A-C) English – minimum Nat 5 A-C
The starting salary for this role is £17,850
Note: This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little engineering knowledge and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have an HND.
Security and Compliance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of 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, please visit the Leonardo careers security page.
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Benefits include generous leave, pension, mental health and financial wellbeing support, employee-led networks, an annual bonus scheme, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and flexible benefits up to £500.
Location and Contract
Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type: Fixed term
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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