Design Engineering Apprentice

Design Engineering Apprentice – Scottish Apprenticeships

Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2–4 years across a variety of STEM and business routes, providing paid training combined with on‑the‑job learning. You will gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that set a strong start to your career. We offer competitive entry salaries and fully support academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.

Whether you are leaving school or college with GCSEs/Standards, A‑Levels/Highers or are already in work and looking for a new career path, you will be fully supported as you rotate within the business, working on real‑time projects alongside highly skilled professionals. We help you settle into your new location, ensuring you are familiar with the team and receive a warm welcome from day 1.

A member of our Apprentice team will support your progress, protect study time, provide digital learning and offers opportunities to get involved with the local community and STEM projects.

Leonardo values people who continually develop, are eager to learn and demonstrate a drive to deliver results, often from their own initiative. Patience for problem solving and compliance with safety instructions and clear process compliance are essential. Commitment to programme and learning objectives is highly valued.

Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. You will work within world‑class facilities, in office or lab environments.

During the first five months you will attend college full‑time to complete an SVQ Level 2. Afterward you will conduct rotational placements, gathering real‑work evidence such as written logs describing day‑to‑day tasks. The evidence folder will demonstrate your development into a well‑rounded technician/engineer. You will also attend college on day release to gain the academic qualifications required by the apprenticeship framework.

After gaining broad experience across Leonardo, you will undertake a final placement and continue your academic study to HND level. These activities will focus on your area of specialism and on‑the‑job training will enable you to gather the final evidence required for the SVQ. Beyond the programme there may be opportunities to further your academic achievements based on your talent and the business needs.

• Minimum: 3 higher grades (A‑C) in Mathematics and Physics (or Engineering Science)
• Another higher subject, preferably a technological subject such as Graphic Communication, Product Design, Craft & Design, Tech Studies or Computing (A‑C)
• Standard Grades (1‑3) or National 5: (A‑C) English – minimum Nat 5 A‑C

Note:

This apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little engineering knowledge and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have an HND.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personal Security Controls may apply, including National Security Vetting (NSV) such as The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, visit:

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This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme. If you identify as disabled and meet the minimum criteria, you should be offered an interview.