Apprenticeship · Level 3
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 4-5 year Site/Plant Maintenance Apprenticeship with Leonardo in Yeovil.
- Learn practical engineering skills to maintain and repair helicopter manufacturing equipment.
- Requires 4 GCSEs (including Maths, English, Science) at D/3 minimum.
- Competitive entry salary with increases as you progress.
- Full-time, onsite role with support for academic learning and career development.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 4/5 year apprenticeship focused on the practical (hands-on) elements of engineering, specifically Site/Plant Maintenance. You will learn to service, maintain, and repair plant and equipment used in the manufacturing of helicopter components.
Key responsibilities include:
- Learning a range of skills from Health and Safety to specialist plant and equipment training.
- Undertaking both planned/preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
- Supporting early careers activities as a STEM ambassador.
The apprenticeship involves a mixture of time at Yeovil College and work placements at Leonardo Helicopters, with increasing work placements as you progress. You will complete an End Point Assessment in the final months of the programme.
What You'll Bring
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs at D/3, including Maths, English, and Science.
- Requirement to study and achieve a C/4 in Maths and English before the end of year 1 if not already achieved.
Security Clearance:
- Successful applicants will be subject to UK Government Security requirements (BPSS), including identity verification, eligibility to work, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years.
- Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply for more sensitive posts. Generally, applicants need to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years for SC level clearance.