Lockheed Martin UK is the UK based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation. From mail sorting technology to helping build the UK's first commercial spaceport, their innovations an partnerships help solve some of the world's most complex challenges, contributing to the UK's defence, security and prosperity. 

The Lockheed Martin UK Apprentice programme helps attract and secure the workforce of tomorrow and is an important element of ensuring specialised skills and innovative capabilities are retained for the future. Employees from a number of Lockheed Martin business areas provide guidance, technical knowledge and ongoing support for apprentices while they transition into the workplace.

An apprentice at Lockheed Martin UK will get hands-on experience at an innovative company that is driven by a sense of purpose and a passion for innovation to shape the future and solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. Working as part of a dynamic team, the focus is on providing smart solutions whilst creatively solving problems for our customers

What's Included In Apprenticeship Programme - 

  • Induction - Is about networking and getting to know the rest of your cohort and Lockheed Martin as a business at your Apprentice Induction.
  • Support - You will receive support throughout your Apprenticeship from your Manager, Teams, fellow apprentices, and cross business areas.
  • Training on the Job - We will offer you the opportunity to train on the job. You will be given a job with real responsibilities and the experience and skills you take away from your apprenticeship will directly help you with your future careers.
  • Training Providers - You will receive external Training from a provider that has been carefully selected. From this you will also end up with an external professional qualification.
  • Know yourself - Is about us helping you to understand yourself better and others around you to enable you to build  better connections.
  • Permanent - At the end of your Apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent job with Lockheed Martin.
  • Cross Line of Business - This is where we give you the opportunity to get a flavour of our Lockheed Martin sites and learn about the ins and outs of each Business Area. It is also a chance for you to continue to grow your connections you made at the Welcome Event. Cross Line of Business events are also available to all areas of Early Careers so this gives you the chance to interact with Placement Students and Graduates.
  • Celebration - At the end of your Apprenticeship you are presented with Glassware and a certificate, you also will receive a celebration.How to Apply for an Apprenticeship
  • We are looking for people who are keen to learn with an aspiration to work for Lockheed Martin. When applying for an Apprenticeship you will have to meet the minimum educational requirements of the course which will be detailed in the advert.
  • Review our Apprenticeship opportunities by searching for Apprenticeship positions here.
  • Upload your CV and complete the required Coversheet and submit.
  • Your application is then assessed against academic criteria and checked to make sure it contains all required information.
  • If your application is then selected and successful, you will be invited to an assessment day or interview at one of our UK facilities.
  • The assessment day may include presentations from the business, interviews, tours, group activities and presenting.
  • If selected from the assessment day you will receive a written offer to join the Lockheed Martin team and you’re on boarding process will start from here.
  • To help keep you feel connected we will regularly update you with current early careers activities between the offer and your start date
  • It's as simple as that! 

Please note that the majority of the positions posted require HM Government security clearance, please refer to individual job specifications for requirements. In order to apply for a position requiring security clearance the applicant must meet the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting criteria. Details of the criteria can be found on the MOD website.

Valuing Careers

  • Individuals: Career development can support individuals throughout their education and career; facilitating positive transitions, building career management skills and fostering career wellbeing.
  • The economy: Career development can support the economy by improving the efficiency of the labour market and promoting effective skills/knowledge development. 
  • Society: Career development can benefit society by promoting social justice and equity in education and work for all members of the community.

do you need advice

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to arrange a careers interview or require further information. Mrs S Beeton, Head of Careers sbeeton@sphs.uk.com