Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Degree Apprenticeship

Cavendish Nuclear; Harry Stoke; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cavendish Nuclear is offering an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice programme based in the UK. You’ll rotate through six‑month placements across our engineering business and study towards a degree apprenticeship with the University of Derby.

The scheme blends off‑the‑job and on‑the‑job learning over four years, with EPA in the final year and progression toward Chartered Engineer status. Start date 2027, with structured mentoring and industry exposure.

Formación

• GCSEs and A Levels are required as listed in the ad.
• Interest in electrical and electronic engineering and plant systems.
• Willingness to learn across multiple engineering domains.

Conocimientos

IT skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Team working

Educación

GCSEs (any subject) - essential

GCSE English (grade C) - essential

GCSE Maths (grade C) - essential

A Level Maths (grade C) - essential

A Level Physics (grade C) - essential

A Level Science (grade C) - essential

Descripción del empleo

• This is your chance to gain real experience across the entire engineering lifecycle. As an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice, you’ll rotate through 6-month placements across different areas of our Cavendish Nuclear business. This structure is designed to help you build a well-rounded skillset and explore what excites you most within engineering.
• You could be designing control systems for nuclear decommissioning, supporting the infrastructure of the UK’s submarine deterrent, or working on the development of cutting-edge facilities for future nuclear fusion reactors. Your week might involve working with PLCs, SCADA systems, reactor protection, or radiological monitoring equipment.
• Throughout, you’ll be supported by experienced engineers and mentors who will help you develop the confidence, communication and technical skills you need to succeed. This programme offers you a chance to contribute to some of the most important and exciting engineering projects in the country.

Training

• You will study towards the Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprenticeship standard through the University of Derby.
• Your academic learning will take place at the Nuclear Skills Academy, located in Derby’s newly refurbished iHub building on Infinity Park. This cutting-edge facility serves as the central hub for all apprenticeship programmes and is managed by the University of Derby. The Nuclear Skills Academy is supported by a network of industry and education partners, including the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, the National College for Nuclear, and Derby City Council – ensuring your education is grounded in the latest developments and best practices in the field.
• The programme is delivered part-time over four years, with three semesters per year in the first three years and two semesters in the final year. As a work-based learning qualification, your apprenticeship integrates both off-the-job and on-the-job training. This structure allows you to apply your academic knowledge directly to your workplace experiences, helping you develop the skills, behaviours, and understanding required to succeed in the industry.
• In your final year, you’ll complete an integrated End Point Assessment (EPA), designed to evaluate your readiness for professional practice. By the end of the programme, you’ll be equipped with a respected degree and re nuclear engineering experience.

What happens at the end

By the end of the programme, you will have earned your degree and gained the skills, experience and knowledge to thrive as an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer at Cavendish Nuclear.

You’ll also have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, a recognised benchmark of engineering competence, which can support your journey into more advanced roles, such as Senior Engineer.

As a global organisation, Babcock provides countless opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. To support your growth, we’ve introduced the Babcock Role Framework, which outlines roles, career pathways, and development opportunities. With every job mapped to these frameworks, you’ll have a transparent view of the steps needed to reach Senior Engineer and beyond.

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• GCSE Any Subject (grade C) - essential
• GCSE Any Subject (grade C) - essential
• GCSE English (grade C) - essential
• GCSE Maths (grade C) - essential
• GCSE Science (grade C) - essential
• A Level Maths (grade C) - essential
• A Level Physics (grade C) - essential
• A Level Science (grade C) - essential

Key details

• Wage: £23,598 a year
• Working week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Duration: 4 Years
• Start date: 2027-09-01
• Closing date: 2026-12-07
• Apprenticeship standard: Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
• Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

About the employer

Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.