Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
CAVENDISH NUCLEAR LIMITED
Cumbria (CA24 3HZ)
Closes on Wednesday 17 December 2025
Posted on 8 October 2025
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Summary
Be part of shaping the UK’s nuclear future. As an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice at Cavendish Nuclear, you’ll combine technical learning with real-world engineering as you help design, build and maintain specialist nuclear facilities.
- Wage
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£22,800 a year
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Year 1: £22,800 Year 2: £25,993 Year 3: £29,186 Year 4: £32,380 Post-apprenticeship salary: £43,343
- 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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4 years
- Positions available
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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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As part of our Cavendish Nuclear business, you'll be at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear decommissioning mission. From your base at Fleswick Court in Cumbria, you’ll support key projects at Sellafield, helping to develop innovative solutions that safely dismantle and clean up some of the country’s oldest nuclear facilities.
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You’ll begin by shadowing experienced engineers and building a strong foundation in design, modelling, calculations and documentation. As you grow in confidence and skill, you’ll take on more complex tasks, supporting the full design lifecycle and gaining valuable exposure to engineering tools such as Autodesk REVIT or AutoCAD Electrical.
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What makes this programme special is the sense of purpose. Every drawing, design or calculation you contribute to plays a part in protecting people and the environment. And you won’t be doing it alone – you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who are there to mentor and support you.
Where you'll work
Cumbria
CA24 3HZ
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 study towards the Product Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship standard through the University of Lancashire.
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Your training will be 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) in Professional Engineering (Product Design) and a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any Subject (grade C/4 or above)
- Any Subject (grade C/4 or above)
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
- Science (grade C/4 or above)
A Level in:
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 graduate 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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By the end of the programme, you will have earned your degree and gained the skills, experience and knowledge to thrive as an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer at Cavendish Nuclear – with a competitive salary above £43,000.
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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 VAC1000345555.
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Closes on Wednesday 17 December 2025
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