Apprentice Assembly Integration and Test Technician

Manufacturing

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

As a Assembly Apprentice at Lockheed Martin, you'll learn the hands-on skills needed to support the build of a variety of products and services for the Defence industry and other strategic customers. You will train within a supervised assembly and test environment, gradually taking on more responsibility as your skills and confidence grow.

You will learn how to:

• Assemble and integrate mechanical components using bonded joints, composite lay-ups, and general fitting techniques.
• Prepare composite parts by trimming, cutting, vacuum bagging and supporting autoclave set-ups.
• Use hand tools, jigs, fixtures and basic manual machinery to create accurate features in high-precision parts.
• Read engineering drawings and work to defined procedures and quality standards.
• Follow safe, methodical working practices to protect high-value, sensitive hardware.
• Work with technicians, engineers, and design teams to help improve manufacturing methods.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve simple assembly or process issues.
• Use Lean and 6S practices to maintain a tidy, efficient workspace.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Key Responsibilities (Apprentice Level)

• Assembly & Integration: Build sub-assemblies following instructions, drawings, and supervised guidance.
• Composite Preparation: Assist with trimming, cutting, vacuum bagging and autoclave preparation.
• Drilling & Machining: Learn to safely operate hand tools and basic manual machines.
• Inspection & Testing: Measure dimensions, check features, and record simple quality data.
• Process Improvement: Suggest ways to streamline tasks, improve tools or reduce waste.
• Teamwork & Communication: Work closely with technicians and interact with engineering when required.
• Problem Solving: Identify issues in your work area and contribute to solutions.
• Lean & 6S: Help maintain an organised, safe, and efficient workshop environment. Training Included

You must have:

• GCSE Maths & English at grades 9–4 (A*–C), and
• Either:
• 2 A-Levels (including Maths or Physics), or
• A Level 3 Extended Diploma in an engineering-related subject.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Enjoys practical, hands-on tasks or has technical hobbies (please include these on your CV).
• Has an interest in mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing.

Job Reference Number

17014BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

BPSS

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

Yes

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact