Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice; Level 4

Overview

2026 Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice (Level
4) s role is part of the Industrial Operations function with the Leonardo Helicopters division and runs over a 4-year programme.

Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships 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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering apprentice to join the Industrial Operations function with the Leonardo Helicopters division. Over the 4 year programme, in conjunction with the Industrial Operations Manufacturing Engineering team and the Early Careers team, you will have the opportunity to input into the design of your training scheme to include placements which give an insight into the complete Helicopter Product Life Cycle.

Typically, your placements will consist of 3-6 month rotations across the Industrial Operations function. You will be involved in a broad range of activities such as: the creation of technical specifications for delivery, solving daily manufacturing problems, liaising with external suppliers for internal products and manufacturing issues. You will take an active role in business improvement, and have the opportunity to carry out improvement activities.

You will be able to utilise your problem‑solving techniques to conduct non‑conformance investigations and be involved in the creation of manufacturing routings, process sketches and stage drawings to support the manufacturing process.

The apprenticeship will start with an Induction into Leonardo, followed by a Yeovil College Induction to ensure that apprenticeship requirements and expectations are fully established. You will combine your time between Yeovil College and work placements at Leonardo Helicopters, increasing your work placements as you move through the years. Each Apprentice on this route will need to complete an End Point Assessment as defined in the Apprenticeship Standard, this will take place in the final months of the program.

During your apprenticeship, you will:

• Grow your knowledge of an engineering business.
• Develop practical skills in engineering 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.

The starting salary for this role is £17,850

What we need from you

You Must Have (as a Minimum) The Following Qualifications

• 96 (240 pre 2017) UCAS points, or above, at A‑Level or equivalent (to include Mathematics plus at least one STEM based subject)

Equivalent examples: T Level, BTEC Level 3 in Engineering

• 5 GCSE grades 4–9 or grades A*–C or equivalent - Mandatory English, Maths and Science Plus 2 subjects

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, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

For more information and guidance please visit the Leonardo Careers security and vetting page.

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development and work–life balance.

• Time to recharge – generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your future – 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.
• Rewarding performance – all employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success – annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks – flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!

Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Hybrid Working

• Internship

• Management and Manufacturing

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Computer and Network Security

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