Manufacturing Apprentice
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Company: LEONARDO MW LTD
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Location: Luton, LU1 3PG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,850.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000001400
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Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4yrs. 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.
Training to be Provided
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 within some of the following departments; Manufacturing Workshop, QA, Planning and Integration and Testing.
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 3rd year you will continue to rotate around different departments, gaining further knowledge of the company and developing your technical hands on skills. Your 3rd 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 specialise in your chosen area, based on your experience throughout your rotational placements you will also complete the End Point Assessment for your apprenticeship in Engineering Technical Support (Apprenticeship Standard Ref: ST0457)
All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:
- An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment
Future Prospects
- This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us
Vacancy Detail
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 manufacturing 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.
Other Information
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.