Leonardo UK
Leonardo UK, the defence electronics, cyber and helicopter business, recruits school and college leavers onto engineering, manufacturing, business and cyber apprenticeships at its English and Scottish sites, from Level 3 craft and technical schemes up to four- and five-year degree and Scottish graduate apprenticeships.
Programmes
- 2027 intakeLeonardo UK Apprenticeship ProgrammesOpening soon, 19 OctOpensClosesTBC
Apprenticeship types
Electronic Engineering Degree Apprentice
Level 6DegreeSource for Electronic Engineering Degree ApprenticeMechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice
Level 6DegreeSource for Mechanical Engineering Degree ApprenticeSystems Engineering Degree Apprentice
Level 6DegreeSource for Systems Engineering Degree ApprenticeSoftware Engineering Degree / Graduate Apprentice
Level 6DegreeSource for Software Engineering Degree / Graduate ApprenticeDesign Engineering Graduate Apprentice
Level 6DegreeSource for Design Engineering Graduate ApprenticeAerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice (Mechanical and Electrical)
Level 6DegreeSource for Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice (Mechanical and Electrical)Project Management Degree Apprentice
Level 6DegreeSource for Project Management Degree ApprenticeBusiness Degree / Graduate Apprentice
Level 6DegreeSource for Business Degree / Graduate ApprenticeProcurement Graduate Apprentice
Source for Procurement Graduate ApprenticeCyber Security Apprenticeship
Level 4Source for Cyber Security ApprenticeshipTechnical Apprentice
Level 3Source for Technical ApprenticeManufacturing Apprentice
Level 3Source for Manufacturing ApprenticeBusiness Apprentice
Level 3Source for Business ApprenticeManufacturing Technical Apprentice
Source for Manufacturing Technical ApprenticeDesign Engineer Technical Apprentice
Source for Design Engineer Technical ApprenticeManufacturing Operative Apprentice
Source for Manufacturing Operative ApprenticeLogistics Apprentice
Source for Logistics ApprenticeBusiness Administration Apprenticeship (Helicopters)
Source for Business Administration Apprenticeship (Helicopters)Mechanical Engineering Technical / Craft Apprentice (Helicopters)
Source for Mechanical Engineering Technical / Craft Apprentice (Helicopters)Electrical Engineering Technical / Craft Apprentice (Helicopters)
Source for Electrical Engineering Technical / Craft Apprentice (Helicopters)Composite Engineering Craft Apprentice
Source for Composite Engineering Craft ApprenticeMachinist Engineering Craft Apprentice
Source for Machinist Engineering Craft ApprenticeRepair & Overhaul Engineering Apprentice (Transmissions)
Source for Repair & Overhaul Engineering Apprentice (Transmissions)Site / Transmission Maintenance Engineer Craft Apprentice
Source for Site / Transmission Maintenance Engineer Craft Apprentice
| Apprenticeship | Level | Discipline and duration | University or provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Engineering Degree ApprenticeDegreeSource for Electronic Engineering Degree Apprentice | Level 6 | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Mechanical Engineering Degree ApprenticeDegreeSource for Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice | Level 6 | EngineeringDuration not published | Not published |
| Systems Engineering Degree ApprenticeDegreeSource for Systems Engineering Degree Apprentice | Level 6 | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Software Engineering Degree / Graduate ApprenticeDegreeSource for Software Engineering Degree / Graduate Apprentice | Level 6 | Software Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Design Engineering Graduate ApprenticeDegreeSource for Design Engineering Graduate Apprentice | Level 6 | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice (Mechanical and Electrical)DegreeSource for Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice (Mechanical and Electrical) | Level 6 | Engineering5 years | Not published |
| Project Management Degree ApprenticeDegreeSource for Project Management Degree Apprentice | Level 6 | Project Management4 years | Not published |
| Business Degree / Graduate ApprenticeDegreeSource for Business Degree / Graduate Apprentice | Level 6 | BusinessDuration not published | Not published |
| Procurement Graduate ApprenticeSource for Procurement Graduate Apprentice | Not published | BusinessDuration not published | Not published |
| Cyber Security ApprenticeshipSource for Cyber Security Apprenticeship | Level 4 | Cyber4 years | BCS |
| Technical ApprenticeSource for Technical Apprentice | Level 3 | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Manufacturing ApprenticeSource for Manufacturing Apprentice | Level 3 | Manufacturing3 years | Not published |
| Business ApprenticeSource for Business Apprentice | Level 3 | Business2 years | Not published |
| Manufacturing Technical ApprenticeSource for Manufacturing Technical Apprentice | Not published | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Design Engineer Technical ApprenticeSource for Design Engineer Technical Apprentice | Not published | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Manufacturing Operative ApprenticeSource for Manufacturing Operative Apprentice | Not published | ManufacturingDuration not published | Not published |
| Logistics ApprenticeSource for Logistics Apprentice | Not published | BusinessDuration not published | Not published |
| Business Administration Apprenticeship (Helicopters)Source for Business Administration Apprenticeship (Helicopters) | Not published | BusinessDuration not published | Not published |
| Mechanical Engineering Technical / Craft Apprentice (Helicopters)Source for Mechanical Engineering Technical / Craft Apprentice (Helicopters) | Not published | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Electrical Engineering Technical / Craft Apprentice (Helicopters)Source for Electrical Engineering Technical / Craft Apprentice (Helicopters) | Not published | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Composite Engineering Craft ApprenticeSource for Composite Engineering Craft Apprentice | Not published | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Machinist Engineering Craft ApprenticeSource for Machinist Engineering Craft Apprentice | Not published | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Repair & Overhaul Engineering Apprentice (Transmissions)Source for Repair & Overhaul Engineering Apprentice (Transmissions) | Not published | Engineering4 years | Not published |
| Site / Transmission Maintenance Engineer Craft ApprenticeSource for Site / Transmission Maintenance Engineer Craft Apprentice | Not published | Engineering4 years | Not published |
Entry requirements
Accepts UCAS pointsFrom 96 UCAS points
- A levels
- Degree apprenticeship (Helicopters): 96 UCAS points (post-2017) at A-level standard or equivalent, to include maths and at least one further STEM subject. Business apprenticeship: 2 A Levels (A*-C), one of English, Maths or a business subject.
- UCAS points
- 96 UCAS points (post-2017 tariff) or above for the Helicopters degree apprenticeship
- GCSEs
- Degree: 4 GCSEs grade 4+ incl. English and Science. Craft: 4 GCSEs grade 4+ incl. Maths, English and Science. Technical/Cyber: 5 GCSEs grade 4-9. Manufacturing: 2 GCSEs grade 4-9 (English and Maths).
- Equivalents
- Equivalents accepted (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2 for GCSEs; Scottish Highers/National 5 for Edinburgh roles).
- Other
- Must be eligible for UK Security Check (SC) clearance, normally 5 years' permanent UK residency; no visa sponsorship for apprentices. Requirements differ by role; see each job description.
Application process
- Application form and security eligibility
- Screening: one-way video interview
- Interview
- Offer
- Application form and security eligibility
- Screening: one-way video interview
- Interview
- Offer
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Application form and security eligibility
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Screening: one-way video interview
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Interview
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Offer
Typical timeline
- Opens
- 2027 programmes open in the week commencing 19 October 2026
- Closes
- Typically open November to March; roles close once filled (first come, first served screening)
- Assessment
- Not published
- Offers
- Not published
- Starts
- After the August bank holiday
Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027
Opening soon, 19 Oct
Locations and universities
- Locations
- Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Filton, Luton, Southampton, Yeovil
- Universities and training providers
- Not published
Salary and benefits
- Starting salary
- £17,850 for Level 3 apprentices; £21,525 for degree apprentices (published December 2025)
- Progression
- Salary increases every year of the apprenticeship
- Notes
- Paid monthly.
- Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company-funded flexible benefits (e.g. discounted private medical and dental, gym, bike-to-work)
- Award-winning pension scheme with employer contribution
- Free parking at or near all sites
- Temporary Accommodation Assistance / relocation support
- Employee discount schemes
- Flexible working
Cohort size and intakes
- Intake years
- 2026 intake2027 intake
- Cohort 2027
- Not published
- Cohort 2026
- Not published
What stands out
Large defence employer with apprentices in electronics, helicopters, cyber and business; Scottish graduate apprenticeships in Edinburgh run alongside English degree apprenticeships. Over 90% of apprentices complete their programme, and every role needs SC clearance eligibility.
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