Electro-Mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Prospects; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification

Personal development training

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear offers a 5-year Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in the UK. You will earn a degree while developing real-world skills with experienced engineers on defence programmes that contribute to a safer, more secure world.

You’ll complete a BEng (Hons) degree through an approved university, work on challenging projects, and be supported by mentors. On completion you may progress to a substantive engineering role within Cavendish Nuclear.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and a Science/Engineering subject
• A Levels ABB with Math and another Science (minimum B)
• IB HL5 in Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another Science subject
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a relevant subject
• T Level: Distinction in relevant design/development or Maintenance/Manufacturing pathways
• Must be able to obtain BPSS and Security Check clearance and meet UK residency requirements

Responsibilities

• Support defence programmes and contribute to projects with experienced engineers
• Develop real-world skills and progress toward a BEng (Hons) degree
• Engage with mentoring and professional registration opportunities during the apprenticeship

Education

GCSEs & academic requirements

A Levels or equivalent

International Baccalaureate

BTEC Extended Diploma

T Level

BPSS & Security Check eligibility

Job description

Our 5-year Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship offers the chance to earn a degree while developing real-world skills with experienced engineers on projects that make a difference. You’ll support complex defence programmes and help us create a safer, more secure world.

Future prospects

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to move into a substantive role, typically as an Assistant Engineer or Engineer within one of our engineering disciplines. Apprentices who complete the programme can expect a competitive starting salary, alongside opportunities to pursue professional registration and chartership, supported by experienced mentors and industry professionals. As a global organisation, Babcock offers a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career. Through our Babcock Role Framework, you'll have visibility of potential career pathways and development opportunities, helping you shape your progression and achieve your long-term career goals.

What you’ll need

• 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering-related subject, plus one of the following:
  • A Levels: ABB, including Grade B (minimum) in Mathematics and Grade B (minimum) in another Science subject. Candidates may offer Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another Science subject. Applicants achieving SL7 in Mathematics and HL5 in Physics will also be considered.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a relevant subject, including Applied Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Engineering Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Environmental Sustainability.
  • T Level: Distinction in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering; Manufacturing; or Surveying and Planning for Construction.
  • 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) security 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 schemeEmployee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

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.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will work towards a BEng (Hons) degree in an engineering discipline through an approved university and training provider. The exact delivery model may vary but will include a combination of academic study, structured training and practical workplace experience. Throughout the programme, you will develop the technical knowledge, professional skills and industry experience needed to succeed in your engineering career. On successful completion of the programme and End-Point Assessment (EPA), you will be well placed to progress into a substantive engineering role within the business.

We are Cavendish Nuclear

We are Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group and the UK’s leading nuclear services company. With a highly skilled workforce we are located at offices and sites in the UK as well as internationally. Our people innovate to make nuclear safer, faster, at lower cost and deliver across all aspects of the nuclear energy life cycle, from design and build, through operations and maintenance, to decommissioning, waste management and remediation. A career with us is hugely rewarding and exciting; one that stretches and challenges individuals to be the best they can be. When you join Cavendish Nuclear, you will have opportunities to work on projects that will have an impact on the future.At Cavendish Nuclear we put people first. Work with us and you’ll discover that our focus on people is unique.