Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Degree Apprentice (Level 6)
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Full Job Description
Job Description:
At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for an Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Degree Apprentice (Level 6).
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
As one of the leading helicopter manufacturers in the world, Leonardo Helicopters is part of the multi-national Leonardo Group of world class engineering companies. Leonardo Helicopters designs, develops and manufactures an unrivalled range of the most advanced helicopters, rotary wing technology, also developing mission and performance critical systems. Our helicopters are used extensively in civil and military roles worldwide. Primary operations are in the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA.
Programme Description
Our Aerospace Engineering
Degree Apprenticeship programme caters for those who are interested in
the practical and theoretical aspects of supporting a fleet of
helicopters, helping to maintain airworthy and available aircraft,
along with performance analysis of our products. Over the 5 and a half
year scheme, you will experience a number of placements across the
Engineering department, with the ultimate aim of moving you into a
final placement area based on business requirements and the skills
displayed during the apprenticeship.
What you'll get
• Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and
flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours
and part time options
• Custom working: The role may be a mixture
of home based and onsite
• Network groups: To demonstrate our
ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups
for
- Carers (employees caring for families or friends)
-
Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
- Equalise
(development of a gender balanced workforce)
- Pride (promoting
equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
- We also work in partnership
with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
•
Training: Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000
online courses
• Continuous Learning: You will be supported in
your ongoing professional development though training and
mentoring
• Investors in People: We are proud recipients of the
Investors in People Gold Award
• Employee Assistance Programme:
Providing free and confidential mental health support
• Generous
annual and flex leave in addition to bank holidays
To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit:
The apprenticeship will start with an Induction into Leonardo, followed by a team building event incorporating all Trainee starts. There will also be a Yeovil College Induction to ensure that apprenticeship requirements and expectations are fully established.
The structure of the Apprenticeship programme will be
as follows:
• Year 1: Full time at Yeovil College to
complete a Level 2 competence qualification in Aerospace and Aviation
Engineering (practical/workshop based) and start a Level 4 Higher
National Certificate (HNC) in Aeronautical Engineering
(knowledge/classroom based). There will also be some Enrichment
activity. Post-Christmas, there is a possibility of working on-site in
your placement at Leonardo Helicopters for 1 or more days per
week
• Year 2: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4
days per week) and starting the Level 4 competence (work related)
qualification in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. Attend Yeovil
College (1 day per week) to complete the Level 4 HNC in Aeronautical
Engineering, and start the Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in
Aeronautical Engineering
• Year 3: Work placements at
Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and continuing the Level 4
competence (work related) qualification in Engineering and Advanced
Manufacturing. Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to complete the
Level 5 HND in Aeronautical Engineering
• Year 4: Work
placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and completing
the Level 4 competence (work related) qualification in Engineering
Technical Support (or equivalent qualification). Attend Yeovil College
and Plymouth University (minimum of 1 day per week) to start level 6
top up Degree (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace.
•
Year 5: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per
week) and completing the Level 4 competence (work related)
qualification in Engineering Technical Support (or equivalent
qualification). Attend Yeovil College and Plymouth University (minimum
of 1 day per week) to complete the (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering
with Aerospace.
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.
Throughout the apprenticeship apprentices may be placed in some or all of the following departmental areas: Structural Design, Rotor Design, Transmission Design, Materials Laboratory, Structural Mechanical Test and Evaluation Electrical Design, Avionics, Power Generation Systems, Electro-magnetic Environmental Effects, Systems Engineering, Electro-magnetic Environmental Effects and Manufacturing Engineering
Security Clearance
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.
Qualifications required
96 (240 pre 2017) UCAS
points or above at A-Level or equiv., to include Mathematics plus at
least one STEM based subject.
GCSE grade B/5 in Maths, plus 5
GCSEs at grade A-C inc. Eng Lang & Double Science or equivalent.
Desired skills
• Knowledge/experience of
Engineering
• Thirst for continuous improvement
• Eye for
detail
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Good
communication skills (written & verbal)
• Good IT skills
Personal qualities
• Organisation skills and
ability to prioritise tasks
• Industry experience (beneficial but
not essential)
• Tenacity, fresh thinking and enthusiasm
•
Analytical Mind
• A strong team player
• Conscientious and
keen to learn
We are relentless about inclusion. We
understand an inclusive environment is one that welcomes everyone as
they are. We see diversity as a strength. We still have some way to go
to achieving diverse teams across our whole business. We would like
you to be part of our journey to creating that better balance and
welcome applications from all individuals from all walks of life as we
build a stronger company together.
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.
Primary Location:
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Onsite