Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship - Safety Engineering

weServed; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification

Personal development training

28 days holiday including bank

Competitive pension

Employee share scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

weServed is offering a Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship - Safety Engineering in Bristol. This five-year programme combines on-the-job experience with a fully funded degree and security-cleared environment, supporting the Royal Navy's submarine fleet.

You'll gain hazard analysis experience, safety case development, Bow Tie modeling, and safety assessments, with placements at locations including Devonport Royal Dockyard and HM Naval Base Clyde, building technical capability and

Qualifications

• 112 tariff points including English/Maths GCSE C/4 or equivalent
• Two or more A-levels including Maths and a sciences/technology subject
• BTEC/BTEC Diploma in Engineering or related field with required merits
• BPSS/SC/NNPI clearances may apply
• UK national only due to security requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct hazard identification and analysis throughout projects
• Assess submarine systems safety functions and risks
• Support design reviews and safety assessments
• Develop BowTie models of platform hazards and collect certification evidence
• Engage in safety investigations and feasibility studies

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English & Maths C/4

A-level Maths + one science

Tools

BowTieXP

Reliability Workbench

Job description

Programme title: Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship - Safety Engineering

Level: 6

Salary: Starting at £27,381, with annual salary increases throughout the apprenticeship programme

Location:Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol

Application closing date: 8th December 2026

Programme start date: September 2027

Role ID: 74985

Help ensure the safe operation of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. During this five-year programme, you'll join our Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) team in Bristol, supporting the Ministry of Defence across a range of engineering projects while gaining a fully funded degree.

About the programme

As a Safety Engineering Degree Apprentice within our Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) team, you'll gain experience across a variety of engineering teams and projects. Supported by experienced engineers, you'll develop an understanding of how safety is managed throughout the engineering lifecycle while building your technical capability, confidence and professional judgement.

Your typical week could include conducting hazard identification and analysis, assessing the ability of submarine systems to perform their safety functions, and evaluating risks to personnel and platforms. You'll also support the design and assessment of systems and components to meet demanding operational and safety requirements.

During your apprenticeship, you may be involved in activities such as updating Safety Cases, supporting design reviews and safety assessments, developing Bow Tie models of platform hazards, collating evidence to support certification, undertaking technical investigations and feasibility studies, and participating in platform surveys at locations including Devonport Royal Dockyard and HM Naval Base Clyde.

You'll develop a broad range of engineering skills while gaining experience with industry-standard safety engineering tools, including BowTieXP, Adelard Safety Case Environment and Reliability Workbench. You may also complete placements outside Bristol to broaden your experience and support your development.

What you’ll need

• You need 112 tariff points:
  • GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths).
  • A-level subjects:Grade C or above in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. Points from A-level General Studies and AS-level subjects (not taken onto full A-level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-levels.
  • EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma:One of the following BTEC Diplomas: Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Science, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. Must include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units that you are taking in your application.
  • Access:Achievement of the HE Diploma; to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit including 15 in Mathematics and 15 in another science or technology subject. Please list the units that you are taking in your application.
  • Baccalaureate IB:To include a minimum grade of 5 in higher level Mathematics and a pass at higher level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies.
  • Irish Highers:H2 in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Technology.
  • T Levels:Grade C in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification. If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
• 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), Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.
• Under applicablenationalsecurity legislation, this post may only be occupied by asole UKnational. 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.

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