Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

Want to be at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, solving complex engineering challenges for the UK's submarine fleet? Our Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects that are essential to national defence.

Annual wage

£25,364 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Year 1: £25,364 Year 2: £28,528 Year 3: £34,326 Year 4: £36,572 Year 5: £39,120

Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, working hours TBC

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

This degree apprenticeship will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of essential manufacturing and production skills while working within our Submarine Support Engineering team.

Our Submarine Support Engineering team plays a crucial role in ensuring that the entire UK submarine fleet delivers unrivalled strength and security for our nation - every minute of every day. In this team, you will be integral to launch planning and the seamless delivery of new designs and equipment for maritime vessels. Your focus will be on mastering advanced manufacturing techniques and developing the project management skills necessary for delivering products on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will collaborate closely with engineers, functions, and managers across multiple Babcock sites, as well as engage with our customers and suppliers. In your first year, you will hone your expertise in key manufacturing techniques such as milling, turning, and fitting. As you progress, you will delve into more advanced techniques and rotate through various placements within the business, allowing you to work alongside skilled engineers and build valuable relationships with key stakeholders.

This practical experience will enable you to expand your skills and knowledge across a diverse range of manufacturing disciplines, including analysis, design, quality assurance, and project management - preparing you for a successful career in Manufacturing Engineering.

Where you’ll work

Unit 100

Bristol Business Park

Bristol

BS16 1EJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

Your training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

Manufacturing Engineer (degree) Level 6.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Any subject (grade 4(C) and above)
Any subject (grade 4(C) and above)
Any subject (grade 4(C) and above)
English (grade 4(C) and above)
Mathematics (grade 4(C) and above)

A Level in:

Mathematics (grade Grade C or above)
Physics (grade Grade C or above)
Science or Technology or Similar (grade E)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold may impact which roles you are eligible for. You must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

About this company

Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

https://earlycareers.babcockinternational.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

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.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the programme you will be at Engineer grade, identical to your peers who have completed our graduate programme and are working to become future Lead Engineers and Design Managers at Babcock.

Your expected salary at the stage will be in the region of £42,000 per annum.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289636.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 20 March

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