Pipefitting Apprenticeship

Summary

Want to be part of the first UK nuclear new build project in a generation? Dive into the world of pipefitting and join a sector that’s making a lasting impact by building a brighter future in the energy sector.

Annual wage

£16,855 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Year 1: £16,855 Year 2: £24,126 Year 3: £30,944 Year 4: £37,168

Training course

Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

Join our dynamic team at Hinckley Point C in Somerset as a Pipefitter Apprentice. Be a part of a ground-breaking project that will significantly reduce the UK's carbon emissions and drive the effort towards Net Zero.

Our 3.5-year Pipefitter Apprenticeship programme is an immersive learning experience, blending technical knowledge with practical training to help you gain the qualifications you need for a successful career. In this role, you’ll develop the skills and experience needed to achieve Engineering Technician status and become a qualified pipefitter. As a Pipefitter Apprentice, you will:

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Shape and profile pipes and components using power tools, mechanical cutting machines, and other equipment.
Learn how to work with various materials, such as carbon, stainless, and duplex steels
Prepare and fit piping systems according to engineering drawings and specifications.
Collaborate with pipe welders and across the wider business on various projects.
Receive specific training tailored to nuclear industry requirements.

In addition to the above, you’ll also receive training on accident and first aid, manual handling techniques, and working in potentially hazardous environments.

Where you’ll work

HINKLEY POINT C POWER STATION

NEAR BRIDGWATER

SOMERSET

TA5 1UD

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

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with appropriate health and safety, risk and quality requirements,
Correctly select and safely use tools and equipment for the fabrication, assembly, installation and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
Plan, organise and undertake the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
Read, interpret and apply engineering drawing information,
Shape pipework components using hand and power tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required tolerance, specification and standard,
Assemble and install pipework using the appropriate methods, techniques and equipment in accordance with the specification including welded, threaded, bolted and clamped jointing solutions,
Ensure the integrity of joints in accordance with specifications, in line with specified quality procedures and to precise tolerances,
Undertake the testing and inspection of the fabricated and/or installed pipework using the appropriate techniques,
Work with others and contribute to effective working relationships within an Engineering Construction environment,
Apply techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of an engineering construction piping related system or component,
Communicate by keeping others informed about work plans or activities which may affect them and seek assistance from others without causing undue disruption to normal work activities.

Your training plan

You’ll receive your training through Cavendish Nuclear on-site at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater, and in the classroom at Bridgwater and Taunton College. The combination of real-world experience and classroom learning will help you to achieve your Level 3 Engineering Construction Pipefitter apprenticeship.

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)

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

Problem solving skills
Logical
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.

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

As a Pipefitting Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work closely and proactively with experienced teams at Hinkley Point C. Once qualified as a Pipefitter, you will possess a specialised skill set that will be invaluable to Hinkley Point C, paving the way for exciting opportunities to contribute to future nuclear and infrastructure projects across the UK, such as Sizewell C.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295156.

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Closes on Thursday 20 March

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