Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice to contribute to the UK's nuclear program. You will gain practical experience while studying towards a degree apprenticeship. The program provides fully funded qualifications, personal development opportunities, and 28 days of holiday. Ideal candidates have strong academic backgrounds in STEM subjects and must achieve security clearance.

Benefits

Fully funded qualification

Personal development training

Minimum 28 days holiday allowance

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• You will need five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths, English and Science.
• 104 UCAS points from A Levels including Maths and Physics or another STEM subject.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering must include Maths units.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain specialist nuclear facilities.
• Support key projects at Sellafield.
• Gain hands-on experience in engineering tools and design lifecycle.

Skills

Mathematics

Physics

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Teamwork

Education

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths, English and Science

104 UCAS points from A Levels including Maths and Physics

BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk REVIT

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Be part of shaping the UK’s nuclear future. As an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice at Cavendish Nuclear, you’ll combine technical learning with real-world engineering as you help design, build and maintain specialist nuclear facilities. Over 4 years, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and professional experience to kick-start a career that makes a meaningful difference.

About the programme

As part of our Cavendish Nuclear business, you'll be at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear decommissioning mission. From your base at Fleswick Court in Cumbria, you’ll support key projects at Sellafield, helping to develop innovative solutions that safely dismantle and clean up some of the country’s oldest nuclear facilities.

You’ll begin by shadowing experienced engineers and building a strong foundation in design, modelling, calculations and documentation. As you grow in confidence and skill, you’ll take on more complex tasks, supporting the full design lifecycle and gaining valuable exposure to engineering tools such as Autodesk REVIT or AutoCAD Electrical.

What makes this programme special is the sense of purpose. Every drawing, design or calculation you contribute to plays a part in protecting people and the environment. And you won’t be doing it alone – you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who are there to mentor and support you.

Your education/training

You will study towards the Product Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship standard through the University of Lancashire.

Your training will be delivered through a blended learning model that combines in-person and online teaching. Each semester begins with a three-day block of face-to-face delivery, followed by weekly online sessions throughout the term. This structure is designed to support both academic learning and practical application.

The programme is tailored for engineers involved in product development and integrates key disciplines such as materials science, computer-aided design (CAD), systems integration, and prototyping. It focuses on equipping learners to create fit-for-purpose solutions in regulated environments.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a BEng (Hons) in Professional Engineering (Product Design) and a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship qualification.

What you’ll get

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• 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.

What you’ll need

• A minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English and Science, plus one of the following:
  • 104 UCAS points from A Levels including Maths and Physics or another STEM subject at grade C
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering (must include Maths units)
  • Access course: 104 points including 15 Level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
  • International Baccalaureate: 104 points from Higher Level subjects, including Maths and Physics or STEM at HL6
  • T Level: Merit in an engineering T-Level discipline
  • IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5
• Many of our graduate 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 Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

Babcock is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and our policy can be found on our website.