Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

As you would expect from a globally renowned Company, we offer competitive starting salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, so there is no need to get into debt. We support helping you settle into your new location ensuring you are familiar with the team and have a warm welcome from day 1. There is a member of our Early Careers team at each site, helping you progress, ensuring your study time is protected, enabling access to digital learning as well as opportunities to get involved with the local community and STEM projects, enhance many aspects of each programme.

The opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician Apprentice to join our onsite Equipment Engineering team in Southampton. If you have ever wondered what the machines that build parts for a satellites look like, this is the job for you.

We as a group we build, test, repair, install and decommission equipment from the basic handheld voltmeter up to Electron-beam deposition machines and beyond, if you have an interest to learn a broad range of engineering skills including electrical, electronic, mechanical, Vacuum systems, Pneumatic, Lasers, software & Hydraulics in a predominantly hands on role, this could be the job for you

What you will do as an Manufacturing Technician Apprentice:

Your main activities may include, but not be limited to:

• Solve daily manufacturing problems

• Conduct non-conformance investigations and problem solving techniques

• Dealing with external suppliers

• Write / update process instructions

• Carry out repairs of electrical / electronic and mechanical equipment

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of processing equipment.

• Ensure equipment safety and compliance in line with Health and Safety regulations

• Work towards Leonardo Sustainability and climate goals.

• Representing Leonardo at local STEM event

You will attend college 1 day a week to complete a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)

Due to the nature of this role you will be required to be on site full-time.

Salary: 17,850

What we need from you:

You really must have:

2 x GCSE grades 3 - 9 or grades A - D, or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2), Mandatory: English & Maths or equivalent

• Good communication skills (written & verbal)

• Ability to work as a part of a small team

• Demonstrate a hands on approach to work

• Good Time Management Skills

• Eye for detail

• Conscientious and keen to learn

It would be nice if you had:

• A working knowledge of MS (Word and Excel), and general IT skills

• Knowledge of programming (C or Python)

• Knowledge of CAD

• Knowledge/experience of Engineering

• Calibration and repair of commercial and bespoke test equipment.

Security Clearance:

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, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:

Why join us:

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to recharge:Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

• Secure your future:Benefit from our award-winning 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

• Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.

• Join in our success:Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.

• Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

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We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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