Apprentice Technician Review

My daily job has me interacting with multiple disciplines within the company I work for such as hardware test, production, hardware and trials. These interactions are to allow me to complete projects given to me by said disciplines. As an apprentice within my final placement, I'm gaining valuable knowledge and experience everyday relating to my work.

I have completed my SVQ2 and I am currently working towards my SVQ3. I have also completed multiple in house training courses such as cryogenics, FOD (Foreign object debris) and ESD (Electro-static discharge). I have also learned to solder, do basic coding and I am hoping to begin firmware training within my department soon.

I fully enjoy my programme as it has given me amazing opportunities to progress myself both intellectually and as a person. Within the 3 years that I have been a part of the apprenticeship there has been multiple points where I've had the opportunity to assist outwith work and do volunteering work for good causes in and around Edinburgh.

Leonardo values all of its employees regardless of department or programme. They make that very well known as my department always offer me real work to complete and do not limit me as to what I am able to do. There is always someone around to help when there is a problem and everyone is willing to spare a few minutes to help.

As the programme/apprenticeship has been running for many years now, the programme itself is starting to become more streamlined and individual based to allow every individual the opportunity to advance in the sector they have an interest in.

there is constant support from our training provider as any issues can usually be resolved straight away. Alongside 13 week individual review, monthly year group meeting and quarterly all apprentice meeting, all issues can be raised and resolved quickly and effectively.

Support from our employer is just as good as the support from our training provider. There are constant opportunities to attend lunchtime learners to advance yourself and company knowledge alongside having HR representatives that take all matters seriously and resolve problems quickly and to the best of their ability.

After progressing into year 3, the salary given by my employer is very good, again going up in year 4, it is much better than most other salaries that are offered to even some outside of an apprenticeship.

there are constant opportunities outside of work as there are always spaces for volunteering to take place alongside company/apprentice activity days which we all go out for a group activity such as paintballing, airsoft, go-karting or something along those lines (usually about once every quarter).

Yes

Leonardo has some of the most knowledgeable employees that are willing to set aside time to help with any problem that could possibly arise. couple this with the ability to learn at college and earn reasonable money, who wouldn't recommend that?

The application process can take some time as there will be a lot of candidates but they will get back in touch with you. the process is quite long but is used to produce the best candidates that are available. It's the best decision I have made in my life so far and hopefully will continue to operate at the highest of levels as it has over the last 3 years of my apprenticeship.