Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice

Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4 years across a variety of STEM and business routes. These programmes offer paid training combined with on-the-job learning, enabling you to gain practical skills, experience, and knowledge for a strong career start. We offer competitive entry salaries with increases as you progress and fully support your academic learning towards qualifications.

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals with little professional engineering experience and is not suitable for those who already hold an engineering or computing degree.

Programme Description

This is an award-winning, professionally accredited scheme to start your career in Mechanical Engineering. You will work within world-class facilities and may have opportunities to travel between UK sites.

Leonardo values continuous development. A successful apprenticeship requires a willingness to learn, a drive to deliver results, patience for problem-solving, and adherence to safety and process compliance.

Role Description

As a Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice, you will:

• Support various aspects of mechanical engineering to gain experience and knowledge of business processes.
• Work with experienced engineers to design and test new and existing products.
• Learn about the engineering lifecycle and apply your skills to solve problems and support product development.
• Attend university on a mixture of day and block release to complete your Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship (ST0025), which includes a BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering.
• Record learning activities and evidence competency.
• Complete a project as part of your degree in your final placement.
• Grow your knowledge of an engineering business and the role of a Mechanical Engineer within Integrated Project Teams.
• Develop practical skills in mechanical engineering and understand key processes and technologies.
• Support early careers activities as a STEM ambassador.
• Commit to completing all academic modules and assignments for a recognised Level 6 Apprenticeship standard.

Hybrid Working

We encourage you to spend at least 3/4 days a week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

Qualifications

You must have, as a minimum:

• 104 UCAS Points to include at least 2 STEM subjects (3 C's at A' Level or T Level core pass C or equivalent qualification).
• 5 GCSE grades 9-4 / A* - C or equivalent, including Maths, English, and a Science.

Life at Leonardo

• Company Funded Benefits: A comprehensive package including an award-winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with options to buy/sell leave and accrue flexi-leave days), and a flexible approach to working hours.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, and various network groups.
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme, and a £500 annual allowance for company-funded flexible benefits (e.g., private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme).
• Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Reward for referring friends or family.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for employees at management level and below.

Security Clearance

To apply, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (typically Security Check - SC), which usually requires a minimum of 5 years of permanent residency in the UK.

Inclusion and Diversity

Leonardo is committed to supporting all employees and fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.