Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Babcock International; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Carlisle is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice to join its Cavendish Nuclear business. You'll learn while contributing to the UK's civil nuclear sector, gaining practical experience in CAD and engineering documentation. The ideal candidate should have GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science along with A-Level qualifications or equivalent. Competitive salary and benefits offered including professional development opportunities and a comprehensive holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary above £43,000

Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science.
• 104 UCAS points from A Levels including Maths and Physics.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM with Maths units.
• Achievable Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Support operational teams and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare equipment specifications and technical reports.

Skills

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

3D modelling

Mechanical calculations

Technical reporting

Education

Minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above

104 UCAS points from A Levels including Maths and Physics

BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in Engineering

T Level in engineering

Job description

Join our Cavendish Nuclear business and build a career that truly matters. Over this 4-year programme, you'll study towards a BEng (Hons) in Professional Engineering (Product Design) while gaining hands-on experience on initiatives that support the safe delivery of nuclear new build and decommissioning projects.

As a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at Cavendish Nuclear, you'll join a collaborative and experienced team working across all phases of the engineering lifecycle. Whether you're supporting new build or decommissioning projects, you'll play a vital role in the UK's civil nuclear sector helping to deliver national energy resilience, meet net zero commitments, and safely clean up the nuclear legacy.

Your day-to-day activities will include hands-on experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D modelling, mechanical calculations, and producing engineering documentation to national and international standards. You'll support operational teams, resolve technical issues, and inform decisions that impact real-world outcomes.

As part of your role, you'll define design requirements, develop 3D CAD models, produce detailed engineering drawings, and carry out scoping calculations. You'll also prepare equipment specifications, technical reports, and help manage plant and equipment obsolescence to ensure systems remain safe and reliable.

Education and Training

You will study towards the Product Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship standard through the University of Lancashire. Your training will be delivered through a blended learning model that combines in-person and online teaching.

Requirements

• 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 (must include Maths units)
• Access course: 104 points including 15 Level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
• International Baccalaureate: 104 points from Higher Level subjects, including Maths and Physics or STEM at HL6
• T Level: Merit in an engineering T-Level discipline
• IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5

Many of our graduate 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary above £43,000
• Opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer
• 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