Engineering Technician and Fitting Apprenticeship Babcock International
Support our work with UK submarines, manufacturing critical components as you gain in-depth engineering knowledge and practical experience on our 4-year Engineering Technician and Fitting Apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 15 Mar 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£16,191.00
Fully funded qualification, personal development training and opportunities, a minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, employee share scheme, flexible benefits including employee shopping savings portal.
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Working week
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2024
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Date posted
15 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000211324
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Positions
12 available
What you will do in your working day
On this 4-year programme, you’ll gain technical knowledge and experience through a blend of college training and work experience, manufacturing complex components for submarines.
During the first year, you’ll undertake training on-site and 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, exposing you to engineering materials, processes and communication methods such as engineering drawings.
As part of the structured training programme, you will complete workbooks and training logs whilst being provided with continual support and on-the-job training. Most of our Production Managers started their careers on an apprenticeship scheme and will be able to help you on this exciting start to your engineering career.
In your fourth year, you’ll move into the area you would like to continue your career, enabling you to become highly skilled and competent within a specialist area.
The training you will be getting
- Through your college studies and on-the-job training, you will gain a Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations and Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
- You will also gain a National Certificate in an appropriate design discipline which will align with our functional model. This is likely to be either in Structural, Mechanical or Electrical areas
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- The aim of the Engineering Technician and Fitting Apprenticeship is to prepare you for a manufacturing, fitting or inspection post within Babcock
- Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will move into a substantive position within the business
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Babcock International

About disability confident
https://earlycareers.babcockinternational.com/
Address
Bristol, GB
BS3 2HQ
Training
Training provider
WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
Once you’ve clicked ‘Apply’, you’ll be taken to our application site. Set up a candidate profile and you can apply for roles at Babcock.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 15 Mar 2024