Chemical and Process Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Cavendish Nuclear; Warrington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Employee shopping savings portal

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share scheme

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear invites applications for a four-year Degree Apprenticeship in Process Engineering. You will study remotely with Teesside University while contributing to projects across civil and defence sectors, developing core engineering skills and earning a BEng in Professional Engineering upon completion.

You will gain hands-on experience, progress through structured placements, and work toward Chartered Engineer status with IChemE as part of a supportive ACTS framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and Chemistry.
• Maths GCSE at grade 6 (B) or above.
• A-level grades ABB or above, including Maths and Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Define process requirements, specify and test equipment, and assess how our systems perform under different conditions.
• Develop problem-solving techniques and communication skills through hands-on assignments in live projects.
• Participate in the IChemE Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS) with structured placements and mentoring to progress toward Chartered Engineer status.

Education

GCSEs (5) including English and Chemistry

Maths GCSE grade 6 (B) or above

A-levels ABB including Maths and Chemistry

Job description

You'll be based in one of our main hubs - Dalton Avenue in Warrington, the Babcock Technology Centre in Bristol, or Humberside - and work on a diverse portfolio of projects. These might include adapting reactor technologies for UK deployment, supporting the UK's nuclear-powered submarine fleet, or helping to decommission legacy nuclear sites safely and sustainably. Your tasks could include defining process requirements, specifying and testing equipment, or assessing how our systems perform under different conditions. As your skills grow, so will your responsibilities. You'll develop problem-solving techniques, communication skills and an understanding of the tools and software used across the sector. Your education/training You'll study remotely with Teesside University, following the Science Industry Process and Plant Engineer Degree Apprenticeship standard. This well-established chemical engineering programme is delivered through a flexible, blended learning model designed to fit around your work commitments. You'll engage in online learning supported by weekly live seminars, giving you access to expert teaching while applying your knowledge directly in the workplace. On successful completion, you'll be awarded a BEng in Professional Engineering (Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer), along with an apprenticeship certificate graded at pass, merit, or distinction - recognising your achievement and readiness to progress in your engineering career. Future prospects Upon successful completion of your degree and apprenticeship end-point assessment, you will transition into a Junior Engineering role at Cavendish Nuclear, contributing to projects across both the civil and defence nuclear sectors. We are committed to supporting your continued professional development as you work towards becoming a fully qualified Process Engineer and achieving Chartered Engineer status with IChemE. As part of this journey, you'll join our IChemE Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS), benefiting from structured placements, formal training, and ongoing mentoring and coaching. This comprehensive support framework is designed to help you build the technical expertise, leadership skills, and industry experience needed for a successful engineering career.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and Chemistry
• Maths GCSE at grade 6 (B) or above
• A-level grades ABB or above, including Maths and Chemistry
• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search 'United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels'. Join our Cavendish Nuclear business and help deliver safe, secure, and sustainable nuclear solutions that protect people and the planet. Through this 4-year programme, you'll work towards a BEng degree while contributing to engineering projects that support the UK's energy security, advance clean energy goals, and strengthen national defence. Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding. Your career development It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career. Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.