Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Accelerated Degree Apprenticeship
CAVENDISH NUCLEAR LIMITED
Warrington (WA3 6YD)
Closes on Thursday 18 December 2025
Posted on 8 October 2025
Contents
Summary
Fast-track your electrical engineering career with our 2-year Accelerated Degree Apprenticeship. Designed for individuals with relevant prior learning, this programme enables you to complete your degree apprenticeship in a shorter timeframe than the standard programme.
- Wage
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£40,454 a year
- Training course
- Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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3
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
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Our Cavendish Nuclear business supports customers to deliver a future where nuclear is a key part of the energy solution. By joining our Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Accelerated Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll be part of a team at the forefront of developing advanced technologies that make the world safer and more secure.
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As an apprentice, you’ll contribute to a variety of projects involving electrical, control, and instrumentation design, from conceptual stages to manufacturing readiness. Learning from experienced colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to rotate through departments to contribute to important projects. Through this fast-tracked programme, you will:
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Develop expertise in electrical engineering, including the creation of drawings, calculations, specifications, schedules, and technical reports.
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Produce technical documentation to support the design and development of nuclear engineering solutions.
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Evaluate designs for potential risks and hazards, focusing on nuclear and radiological safety.
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Contribute to projects across the entire design and engineering lifecycle, from early concept development to detailed design and manufacturing preparation.
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Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks for 3D designs and visualisation.
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Receive expert training in Electrical Safety and BS7671 (IET Electrical Wiring Regulations).
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Your work will be integral to vital projects advancing the UK’s nuclear clean-up efforts. This includes decommissioning outdated facilities to safeguard the environment and refurbishing laboratories and nuclear waste plants to ensure safety and efficiency. Each project contributes to the safe clean-up of the UK’s nuclear legacy and helps create a world where nuclear plays a key contribution in protecting our nation, ensuring security of energy supply and meeting our net zero commitments.
Where you'll work
Warrington
WA3 6YD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Training course
Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- How to comply with statutory requirements and stringent organisational safety requirements
- Producing components using hand fitting techniques
- Producing Electrical or Electronic Drawings using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system
- Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and High Tech equipment
- Wiring and testing electrical equipment, assembling and testing electronic circuits
- Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
- Producing engineering project plans
- Maintaining and improving electrical equipment and systems
- Project management in undertaking engineering activities
- Producing and working to engineering specifications and briefs, presenting and technical problem solving
- Scheduling and managing engineering activities
- Electrical and electronic product manufacturing and testing
- Demonstrating technical and commercial management in planning and managing tasks and resources
Training schedule
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You will undertake the Product Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship, delivered through a blended learning model that combines in-person and online teaching. Each semester begins with a three-day block of face-to-face delivery, followed by weekly online sessions throughout the term. This structure is designed to support both academic learning and practical application.
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The programme is tailored for engineers involved in product development and integrates key disciplines such as materials science, computer-aided design (CAD), systems integration, and prototyping. It focuses on equipping learners to create fit-for-purpose solutions in regulated environments.
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Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a BEng (Hons) degree, accredited by an Engineering Council licensed Professional Engineering Institution, alongside a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
- Engineering (grade Merit)
- Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship (grade Merit)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Other requirements
Many of our apprenticeship programmes 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 programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
About this employer
Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. We provide through-life technical and engineering support for our customers’ assets, delivering improvements in performance, availability and programme cost. Our c27,700 employees deliver these critical services to defence and civil customers, including engineering support to naval, land, air and nuclear operations, frontline support, specialist training and asset management. We also design and manufacture a range of defence and civil specialist equipment, from naval ship and weapons handling systems to liquid gas handling systems. We also provide integrated, technology-enabled solutions to our defence customers in areas such as secure communications, electronic warfare and air defence.
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
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At the end of the programme, you will have acquired the skills and experience to move into an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineering role within Cavendish Nuclear
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You’ll also have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, a recognised benchmark of engineering competence, which can support your journey into more advanced roles, such as Senior Engineer.
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As a global organisation, Babcock provides countless opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. To support your growth, we’ve introduced the Babcock Role Framework, which outlines roles, career pathways, and development opportunities. With every job mapped to these frameworks, you’ll have a transparent view of the steps needed to reach Senior Engineer and beyond.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345529.
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Closes on Thursday 18 December 2025
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