Degree Apprentice Nuclear Engineering

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is offering a Degree Nuclear Engineer Apprentice position. This role combines hands-on placements across various nuclear projects with part-time study towards a fully funded Level 6 Nuclear Engineer & Scientist degree. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science, and 3 A-levels including Maths and Engineering or equivalent qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential eligibility for an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical subject.
• Must have 3 A-levels including Maths and Engineering or a Science, or equivalent vocational qualification.

Responsibilities

• Rotate placements across the Primary Build Organisation, Test & Commissioning, and Nuclear Safety and Regulation.
• Study part-time towards a fully funded Level 6 Nuclear Engineer & Scientist degree.

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C (including Maths, English & a Science/Technical subject)

3 A-levels at grade C or above (including Maths and Engineering or a Science/Technical subject)

An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification in a STEM related subject worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points

Job description

Description

Job title: Degree Nuclear Engineer Apprentice

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria)

Salary: £23,493 per annum, with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you’ll be doing

• The Nuclear Degree Apprenticeship is a truly cross‑functional scheme working across multiple and varied nuclear areas at Barrow.
• We offer a mix of office, production and submarines‑based placements, which support all the nuclear build programmes.
• In the first three years of the nuclear scheme, you will rotate placements around the Primary Build Organisation, Test & Commissioning and Nuclear Safety and Regulation supporting the Astute, Dreadnought and SSN‑Aukus contracts.
• These diverse placements enable you to develop mechanical, engineering and project management knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Throughout your apprenticeship you will also be studying part‑time towards completion of a fully funded Level 6 Nuclear Engineer & Scientist degree.
• By the end of the scheme, you will be working as a fully qualified Nuclear Engineer.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Nuclear Team

Are responsible for the safe design, construction, test and delivery of the reactors that ultimately power the Navy’s nuclear submarines. Think you have what it takes to be part of this specialised and unique team?

The Submarines Team

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state‑of‑the‑art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes. Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world’s most complex engineering challenges.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control / Security:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A*-C which must include Maths, English & a Science/Technical subject.
• AND 1 of the following:
• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject.
• An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points).