Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Babcock International; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is offering a 4-year Level 4 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship designed to provide real-world experience alongside engineers. Participants will work on projects involving CAD, engineering surveys, and gain insights into naval operations. Upon completion, apprentices have the potential to earn over £38,000 and embark on a career path with development opportunities and competitive benefits including a pension scheme and personal development training.

Benefits

Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Involvement in STEM outreach activities

Qualifications

• Candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard and Security Check clearance.
• Participants will study for the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
• Practical understanding of engineering principles applied to real-world challenges is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real projects that combine design, assurance, and engineering delivery.
• Produce and review 2D and 3D Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) models.
• Carry out engineering surveys and support data management and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering subject

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering

Job description

Curious about a future in engineering? Our 4‑year Level 4 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship could be the perfect launchpad. This exciting programme offers real‑world experience, structured learning and the chance to support some of the most complex and important engineering work in the UK. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Working alongside engineers and technical specialists, you'll contribute to real projects that combine design, assurance and engineering delivery. Your time will be split between producing and reviewing 2D and 3D Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) models, carrying out engineering surveys, and supporting data management and documentation. You may also have opportunities to visit submarines at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland, gaining valuable insight into how your work supports the fleet.

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering subject.
  As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on more responsibility in areas such as change control, technical reporting and quality assurance. Every experience will help you build strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, while developing a practical understanding of how engineering principles are applied to real‑world challenges.
• Your education/training: As part of your apprenticeship, you'll study for the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard through Weston College, working towards a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering. For the first two years, you'll attend college one day per week, building your academic and technical knowledge while applying what you learn back in the workplace. In your later years, you'll focus more on live projects, developing practical and professional skills that will prepare you for a career as an engineering professional.
• Security Clearance requirements: Many of our apprenticeship 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. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). When you complete the programme, you'll move into a role as a Trainee Engineer or Configuration Technician. You'll have the technical understanding, professional qualification and practical experience to take on complex engineering work with confidence.
• Upon completion, you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £38,000. From there, your development doesn't stop. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you'll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped‑out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.
• Benefits: 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; Chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.