Engineering Technician and Fitting Apprenticeship Babcock International

The aim of the Engineering Apprenticeship scheme is to prepare you for a manufacturing, fitting or inspection post within the company. During this time, you'll earn a competitive apprentice wage and gain hands-on technical experience in the workplace. As part of the structured training programme, you will be provided with continual support. The role includes manufacturing components through a variety of bench fitting skills and machining components using milling machines.

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

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000139681

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

During the first year you will undertake training full time at college to complete your foundation training which will include:

  • Machining components using milling machines
  • Machining components using lathes
  • Manufacturing components through a variety of bench fitting skills 

You will also undertake block placements within the production area becoming familiar with and use the machines used for manufacturing.

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

  • Level 2 Foundation Engineering Diploma and BTEC level 3 Development Diploma in Engineering
  • For this role you will be based in the Leicester area at our Whetstone site
  • The training will be daily (Monday - Friday)
  • Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The aim of the Engineering Apprenticeship scheme is to prepare you for a manufacturing, fitting or inspection post within the company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English and a Science (Grade C/4 grade (or equivalent)) Essential

About the employer

Babcock International is a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services which support national defence, save lives, and protects communities. Babcock Mission Systems are looking for talented individuals to join our communications engineering apprenticeship programme. You’ll benefit from excellent career, learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential at Babcock.

Employer

Babcock International

Address

Leicester, GB

LE8 6LH

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Training

Training provider

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering fitter

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