Engineering Apprentice Level 3 Babcock International

This apprenticeship will follow the Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard using one of the trade specific pathways contained within it. All trade routes will follow an initial core programme of basic engineering and will then specialise in the relevant trade area. Duties include gaining the knowledge and skills to understand the importance of health and safety, planning, documentation, general engineering mathematical and scientific principles, methods and techniques.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, days and shifts are to be confirmed. Apprentices will spend their full first year at college, followed by 1 day per week in years 2 and 3 with the other 4 days per week onsite. The 4th year will be spent exclusively onsite.

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    06 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000127339

  • Positions

    100 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Our engineering apprenticeships cover various trade occupations, which you will follow, mechanical, electrical, fabrication, welding, CNC machining, pipefitting and support engineer
  • You will gain the knowledge and skills to understand the importance of health and safety, planning, documentation, general engineering mathematical and scientific principles, methods and techniques
  • You will understand the structure, properties and characteristics of commonly used materials, approved diagnostic methods and techniques to overcome problems, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and data and the need to adhere to and continually refine processes and procedures

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 3 Engineering Technician.

What you’ll get:

Generous benefits including:

  • Very competitive starting salary
  • Fully funded qualification
  • Personal development training and opportunities
  • Pension scheme with employee contributions matched up to 8% of salary
  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Discounted shopping and half-price cinema tickets
  • Cycle to work scheme

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will have the opportunity to apply for internal vacancies at Babcock. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Logical

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

What you’ll get: Very competitive starting salary. Fully funded qualification. Personal development training and opportunities. Pension scheme with employee contributions. 25 days holidays plus bank holidays. Discounted shopping and half-price cinema tickets. Cycle to work scheme.

About the employer

Work for the world you want to live in. Work to leave a positive legacy that is felt for generations. Work as one team, one Babcock and create a safe a secure world, together. For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate, and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

Employer

Babcock International

Address

Devonport Royal Dockyard

Devonport

Plymouth

PL1 4SG

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Training

Training provider

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply via the link

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Mar 2023