Are you passionate about electrical or mechanical engineering? This 4-year apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to launch your career in the highly specialised field of test engineering. Throughout the programme, you will earn qualifications while gaining valuable practical experience, setting you on the path to a rewarding future.\n\nAbout the programme \n\nAs a Commissioning Test Engineer Apprentice at HM Naval Base Clyde, youâll play a key role in ensuring the correct installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems that support the Royal Navy's vessels, including the Trident and Astute Class submarines.\n\nThis apprenticeship offers practical experience in maintaining and testing vital onboard systems, such as hydraulics, high-pressure air systems, motor generators, and 24v DC systems. You will be responsible for testing and commissioning these systems to ensure they are safe and meet design specifications. \n\nYour day-to-day responsibilities will include:\n\nConducting system health checks\nCreating and refining Test Forms to support health checks\nSetting up systems for operational use\nPerforming installation checks\nCarrying out performance testing and trials\nFault findings and diagnostics\n \nYou may also have opportunities to participate in projects focused on enhancing testing methods and optimising test equipment.\n\nThroughout your time in our Commissioning Group, you will deepen your understanding of the systems and equipment critical to Fleet Engineering. The programme will provide you with valuable insights into engineering standards, advanced techniques, and the crucial role commissioning plays in ensuring the operational success of Royal Navy submarines.\n\nFuture prospects \n\nUpon successfully completing the programme, youâll be ready to step into the role of Test Engineer at Babcock, with a current starting salary of around £45,000.\n\nYour apprenticeship will lay the foundation for a structured career path, with opportunities to progress to the position of Senior Test Engineer. As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive training at West College Scotland. During your apprenticeship, you will study towards a series of recognised industry qualifications:\u202F \n\nSVQ 2 Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5\nNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering at SCQF Level 6\nSVQ 3 in Engineering Technical Services (Tech Services) at SCQF Level 7\nHNC in Engineering Systems at SCQF Level 7 Maths at National 5 or above or equivalent.\nEnglish at National 5 or above or equivalent.\nScience or Technical subject at National 5 or above or equivalent.\nTwo other subjects at National 4 or National 5 or above.\n\nMany of our early careers roles 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 roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels â GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.