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Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programmed. 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 programmed and beyond. Ready to learn a skilled trade? Join our Engineering Technician and Fitting Apprenticeship to kick-start your career in manufacturing while working on Royal Navy submarines.
About the programmed
- On our Engineering Technician and Fitting Apprenticeship, you will embark on a rewarding career path as a machinist, fitter, or inspector.
- Throughout the programmed, you will study at Weston College while working alongside our experienced team at Ashton House in Bristol to learn your trade. This comprehensive approach will equip you with essential technical knowledge and skills in manufacturing.
- As you advance through the programmed and refine your expertise, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios, contributing to the production of critical components for Royal Navy submarines.
- Find out more about each of the trade routes below. You’ll be asked to indicate your preferences during the recruitment process.
Machinist
You’ll acquire the skills to produce complex, precision work by machining components. You’ll learn how to create components from metal or specialist materials using conventional or CNC machine tools.
Fitter
You’ll learn how to interpret engineering drawings, select materials, and assemble components using various tools and techniques. You’ll support the manufacture, installation, testing, fault diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul, and removal of mechanical equipment on submarines.
Inspector
You’ll carry out inspection activities throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring safety and compliance. Depending on your chosen path, the apprenticeship will take 3 or 4 years.
Your education/training
Through your college studies and on-the-job training, you’ll complete one of the following Level 3 apprenticeships:
- Machining Technician – ST1305
- Engineering Fitter – ST0432
- Engineering Technician, Technical Support Technician – ST0457
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll gain broad expertise in engineering and insight into our operations. We’ll equip you with the technical know-how and behaviors to thrive in your programmed and beyond. The culmination of the apprenticeship is passing the required End Point Assessment, which will earn you a nationally recognized apprenticeship certificate.
Future prospects
Upon completion of the programmed, you’ll be prepared to take on the role of a machinist, fitter, or inspector at Babcock. You may also have the opportunity to pursue higher-level qualifications to further your career within Babcock across a variety of roles and functions.
What you’ll need
A minimum of 5 GCSEs all at C/4 grade (or equivalent) including Math’s, English Language and a Science, or equivalent qualifications.
You’ll also need to be able to work effectively in a team, have good attention to detail and have a passion for engineering.
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 or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.
Please be aware that if you are working towards or have already achieved a modern apprenticeship at the same level and with the same or similar content to the one for which you are applying, we will not be able to consider your application.
What you’ll get
We will 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.
