Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification

Personal development training

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Competitive pension

Employee share scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping savings portal

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear offers a 4-year Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in Warrington. You will gain hands-on experience designing, building and maintaining nuclear facilities while pursuing a funded qualification.

You'll work across Civil Decommissioning or Defence streams, learning CAD, control systems and electrical calculations, with development modules including risk and regulatory training.

Qualifications

• GCSEs C/4+ including Maths, English and Science.
• 104 UCAS points from A Levels including Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Maths units.
• Access/IB/T Level equivalents with required points.
• IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems and CAD models for nuclear facilities.
• Perform electrical load calculations and contribute to design documentation.
• Support full design lifecycle from concept through to detailed design.
• Learn standards and regulations applying to the industry.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

GCSE Science

Education

A Levels including Maths & Physics or STEM

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering

Access/IB/T Level equivalents

BPSS & Security Check clearance

UK national eligibility

Job description

Programme title: Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6

Salary:

Year 1: £23,598

Year 2: £26,903

Year 3: £30,208

Year 4: £33,513

Location: Warrington

Application closing date: 8th December 2026

Programme start date: September 2027

Role ID: 74996

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

In this varied role, you’ll join one of our engineering teams working across either our Civil Decommissioning or Defence business streams. From designing control systems to developing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and performing electrical load calculations, every task helps ensure the safety and sustainability of nuclear infrastructure.

You’ll support the full design lifecycle: from initial concept through to detailed design and design for manufacture. Typical tasks may include producing technical documentation, assessing designs for risk and safety, and learning to work with standards and regulations that apply across the industry.

As part of your development, you’ll take part in internal training that broadens your knowledge beyond your core role. This includes radiological shielding, risk assessment and nuclear appreciation modules – all designed to give you a well‑rounded understanding of how we create a safe and secure world.

Future prospects

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to take on the role of 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.

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 including Maths units
  • Access course: 104 points including 15 Level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
  • International Baccalaureate: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM
  • T Level: Merit including Maths and Physics
  • IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5
• 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’.
• Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.

What you’ll get

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

In addition, you’ll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• 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.

Application process and important information

We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Our team will contact you after receiving your application to discuss your requirements and the support available.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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