Engineering Manufacturing Trainee

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time
Leonardo - Engineering Manufacturing Trainee Program

At Leonardo, we prioritize your seamless integration into our team, ensuring you receive a warm welcome and support from day one. Our dedicated Apprentice team at each location is focused on facilitating your growth, protecting your study time, providing access to digital resources, and offering chances to engage with the local community and STEM initiatives, all aimed at enriching your overall apprenticeship experience.

  • Company Overview: Leonardo stands as a global frontrunner in electronic and information technologies, with a focus on defense systems, aerospace, data, infrastructure, land security, protection, and sustainable 'smart' solutions.
Program Overview

As a participant in Leonardo's comprehensive four-year Engineering Manufacturing Trainee Program, you will operate within cutting-edge facilities, gaining invaluable experience in both office and laboratory settings. Throughout this program, you will work towards obtaining an HND in Engineering Systems, along with SVQ Level 2 (PEO) and SVQ Level 3 (Engineering Technical Support), while collaborating with industry-leading professionals to enhance your technical capabilities, academic knowledge, and practical insights into the engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Years 1 and 2: Complete SVQ Level 2, gather real work evidence through rotational placements, and attend college for academic qualifications.
  • Years 3 and 4: Engage in a final placement, elevate academic studies to HND level, and compile evidence for SVQ completion.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We seek individuals who exhibit a strong commitment to ongoing development and learning, possess a results-driven mindset, demonstrate problem-solving abilities, prioritize safety and compliance, and show dedication to the program and its learning objectives.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge:

  • Minimum of 3 Higher Grades, including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science, alongside another Higher subject in a technological field.
  • Basic qualifications in English (Standard Grades / National 5).
Benefits of Joining Leonardo

Life at Leonardo is defined by a robust benefits package, a strong focus on professional development, and flexible working arrangements designed to meet the needs of both employees and clients.

  • Flexible Working: Options for hybrid working with adaptable hours.
  • Company-Funded Benefits: Private healthcare, dental plans, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and more.
  • Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with additional flexi leave days and options to buy/sell leave.
  • Pension: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program, mental health support, financial wellbeing resources, and diversity & inclusion networks.
  • Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
  • Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.
  • Bonus: Scheme available for all employees at management level and below.

The starting salary for this position is £17,000.



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