2026 Aerospace Mechanical Technical Support Apprentice Level 3

2026 Aerospace Mechanical Technical Support Apprentice Level 3

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Opportunity

Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships across a variety of STEM and business routes, offering paid training coupled with on‑the‑job learning that enables you to gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that set you on the best start to your career. We offer competitive entry salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.

Apprenticeship Details

Our Aerospace Mechanical Technical Support Apprenticeship is suited for those interested in the theoretical side of engineering – planning, scheduling, design, development and test elements of mechanical engineering in a helicopter context. You will experience a variety of placements across the Engineering department, with the ultimate aim of moving you into a final placement area based on business requirements and the skills displayed during the apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship lasts four years and begins with an induction into Leonardo, followed by a Yeovil College induction to ensure that apprenticeship requirements and expectations are fully established. You will combine time between Yeovil College and work placements at Leonardo Helicopters, increasing your work placements as you move through the years.

Throughout the apprenticeship you may be placed in some or all of the following departmental areas:

• Structural Design – aircraft 3D & 2D production design work, change production drawings, investigation work leading to design proposals and solutions.
• Rotor & Transmission Design – produce 2D mechanical detailed drawings of assemblies.
• Materials Laboratory – inspection, investigation and testing of manufactured products from a materials perspective.
• Transmissions – design and analysis of transmission components, investigations involving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

During your apprenticeship, you will:

• Grow your knowledge of an engineering business.
• Develop practical skills in engineering and understanding key processes and technologies.
• Support early careers activities – you may work as a STEM ambassador in schools, colleges and universities.

Salary

The starting salary for this role is £17,850.

Qualifications

What we need from you – you must have (at a minimum):

• 5 GCSEs at a minimum of a C/4, including GCSE Maths at a minimum of a B/5. These grades are non‑negotiable.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Benefits

• Generous flexi‑days – accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your future – benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your wellbeing matters – free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding performance – all employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success – our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Company Commitment

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Location & Contract

Primary Location: GB – Yeovil – Lysander Rd
Contract Type: Fixed term
Hybrid Working: Onsite

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