Engineering Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprenticeship - Commissioning Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is offering a 4-year Graduate Apprenticeship in Engineering Design and Manufacture based in Dunfermline. As an apprentice, you'll support crucial defence projects and work towards a BEng (Hons) degree. Ideal candidates should have a UCAS Tariff of 96 points and meet other educational requirements. Enjoy benefits like a fully funded qualification and flexible work options.

Benefits

Fully funded qualification

Minimum 28 days holiday allowance

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to meet educational requirements for the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to defence programmes while working on real-world projects.
• Support commissioning and performance testing activities.
• Apply commissioning procedures safely and effectively.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data Analysis

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Professionalism

Education

UCAS Tariff: 96 points

Scottish Highers: BBCC

HNC in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Engineering Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprenticeship - Commissioning Engineering

Location: Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD. Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

About the programme

Our 4-year Engineering (Design and Manufacture) Graduate Apprenticeship is your opportunity to start an engineering career with purpose. You’ll contribute to some of the UK’s most important defence programmes while working towards a BEng (Hons) degree and building a rewarding career in commissioning engineering.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a skilled team working on real-world projects, including the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates and the maintenance of Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. You’ll specialise in either Power Engineering or Control and Instrumentation, supporting commissioning and performance testing activities across electrical and control systems.

Day-to-day, you’ll be involved in a wide variety of work – from troubleshooting faults and analysing data to integrating systems and contributing to test schedules. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll learn how to apply commissioning procedures safely and effectively while developing key engineering behaviours like adaptability, attention to detail and professionalism.

Your education/training

As part of your apprenticeship, you will study for the BEng (Hons) Engineering (Design and Manufacture) through Glasgow Caledonian University.

You’ll attend university through blended learning, typically 1–2 days per week during term time. Over the four years, you’ll follow a specialist stream in either Control and Instrumentation or Electrical Power Engineering Design, aligned with your role and career goals.

What you’ll need

• UCAS Tariff: 96 points.
• Scottish Highers: BBCC or equivalent, including Maths and a science or technology subject.
• We also accept: Relevant Foundation Apprenticeships, Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6, or HNC in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions may apply.

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

Babcock is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.