Apprenticeship · Level 6 (Degree)
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn and learn on a 4-year Electronics Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6 BEng).
- Starting salary of £23,500 per year, with salary increases as you progress.
- Requires 3 A-Levels (A*-C) including English, Maths or a technical subject, or equivalent Level 3 qualification, plus GCSE Maths and English.
- Based in Southampton with hybrid working arrangements.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension, bonus, and flexible benefits.
About the Role
Leonardo offers a nationally recognised, award-winning Electronics Engineering Degree Apprenticeship programme. This is a four-year scheme where you will earn and learn, working towards a professionally accredited Level 6 Bachelor Honours Degree (BEng).
What You'll Do
- Study with an academic partner through a mixture of work-based learning and university attendance.
- Work within world-class facilities, potentially travelling between UK sites to meet colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
- Apply your academic learning in a practical environment, contributing to cutting-edge technology.
- Develop skills in Embedded Electronics & System Design, aligning with UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) at Incorporated Engineering (IEng) level.
- Focus on customer needs and contribute to finding engineering solutions through creative and innovative thinking.
Who You Are
- You have a drive to deliver results, sometimes from your own initiative.
- You are patient with problem-solving and have a need to comply with safety instructions and process compliance.
- You are committed to the programme and learning objectives.
- You have little professional engineering experience and do not already have an engineering degree.
Entry Requirements
- Mandatory Qualifications:
- 3 x A Levels (A*- C), with one in English, Maths, or a technical-related subject.
- OR an alternative Level 3 qualification in an engineering or ICT-related subject.
- GCSE (Grade 4 - 9 / A*- C) in Maths and English.
- Security Clearance: Successful applicants will be subject to security vetting (BPSS, and potentially National Security Vetting at SC level), requiring continuous residency in the UK for a specified period (typically 5 years for SC level).
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £23,500 per year.
- Benefits:
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion networks.
- Eligibility for a bonus scheme.
- Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Flexible benefits package (up to £500 annually) including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.
Working Arrangements
- Commitment: Full time.
- Location: Southampton.
- Working Pattern: Hybrid working. Encouragement to spend 3/4 days a week on site to maximise learning.