Manufacturing Apprentice - (Electrical)

Apprentice role developing practical skills in electrical assembly, engineering drawings, testing equipment, problem-solving and lean manufacturing.

About the Role

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.
 
The job will involve training in the following:

• 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 work load in order to meet deliverable commitment timelines.

• Experience of 6 ‘S’ principles and lean manufacturing / continuous improvement tools and techniques.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• 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. Please ensure these are included on your CV.

• An interest in electrical assembly through either practical experience or study.

Salary Range

£23,013

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment.

Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance

• Competitive Pension

• Dental

• Critical Illness

• Life Assurance

• Travel Insurance

• Employee discounts for top high street shops

• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc

• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes

• Reimbursement for a professional membership

• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers.

Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.