Manufacturing Apprentice - Electrical

£23,013p/a + BUPA, benefits and 4 day work week option

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.

A Lockheed Martin Apprenticeship will help you to develop the practical skills and knowledge that you will need to join a highly skilled team of Electrical and Mechanical Assembly Technicians.

• A comprehensive range of Electrical assembly techniques
• Interpreting drawings and working from written instructions.
• Use of hand tools, and measuring and test equipment.
• Liaise with Engineering and manufacturing team leaders to improve electrical assembly methods and design.
• Use problem solving techniques to solve process related issues.
• Ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deliverable commitment timelines.
• Experience of 6 ‘S’ principles and lean manufacturing / continuous improvement tools and techniques.

• GCSE's 9-4 or A*-C in English and Maths AND
• Minimum of 2x A-Levels to include Maths/Physics OR
• Completed Level 3 Extended Diploma in an Engineering related discipline.
• Have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and a desire to learn new skills.
• Additionally, if you have technical / hands on interests or hobbies, we would be very interested to hear about them.
• An interest in electrical assembly through either practical experience or study.