Manufacturing Apprentice LEONARDO MW LTD

Leonardo Mw Ltd

Manufacturing Apprentice LEONARDO MW LTD

£17000

Leonardo Mw Ltd, New Town, Luton

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 930222e31b034c8f970081cce5ceeab3

Full Job Description

  • 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

    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, GCSE or equivalent 3GCSE 4 - 9 or grades A- C or equivalent (Grade 4 - 9 or grades A- C) Essential

    Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable 'smart' solutions. We are a continually expanding company, offering exciting opportunities to talented individuals who want to work at the forefront of technology.

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience


  • Apprenticeship standard

    Engineering technician