Apprenticeships · 6 min read
Apprenticeships in Yeovil 2026: aerospace, defence and engineering
How Yeovil's aerospace and defence sector shapes 2026 apprenticeship opportunities — Leonardo Helicopters, Yeovil College and beyond.
By Jack Frampton, Apprentice Advocate working at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 15 July 2026
Yeovil punches far above its weight thanks to Leonardo Helicopters and a deep aerospace supply chain. Apprenticeships here are competitive and well-paid.
Leonardo Helicopters
Multi-year apprentice intakes across engineering, manufacturing and business.
Yeovil College partnerships
Delivers most local Level 2–4 apprenticeship training.
Salary
Some of the strongest starting salaries in Somerset — routinely £18k+ at Level 3.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Leonardo hard to get into?
- Yes — highly competitive. Strong GCSEs, a technical hobby and a clean application go a long way.
- Are Yeovil apprenticeships paid well?
- Yes — aerospace consistently pays above county average.
- Can I live in Taunton and work in Yeovil?
- Yes — 45 minutes by car, some train links.
- Does Yeovil have marketing apprenticeships?
- Some, but volume is lower than Taunton and Bridgwater.