Engineering Trades Apprenticeship
Location: Faslane, Helensburgh, GB, G84 8HL
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Programme title: Engineering Trades Apprenticeship
Level: SCQF Level 7
Salary: £16,000, rising annually to £38,461 post-apprenticeship
Location: HM Naval Base Clyde, Scotland
Application closing date: March 2025
Programme start date: August 2025
Role ID: 60383
Ready to learn a skilled trade? On our 4-year Engineering Trades Apprenticeship, you’ll develop specialist engineering trade skills and gain hands-on experience maintaining the Royal Navy's fleet.
About the programme
This is no ordinary engineering apprenticeship. Our engineers are at the forefront of maintaining the Royal Navy’s fleet.
As an Engineering Technician, you'll contribute to the maintenance, upgrades and repairs of ships, submarines and infrastructure at HM Naval Base Clyde. You’ll work on a variety of projects including the Vanguard and Astute-Class nuclear submarines. You’ll also provide support to facilities management, helping keep the naval base running safely and efficiently.
This varied and exciting programme covers Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication and Welding trades. You'll be assigned one of these trade routes to specialise in.
Mechanical Fitting
You’ll be trained to use a variety of hand and machine tools whilst learning how to identify faults and return equipment to working condition. You’ll be involved in the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of a wide range of equipment including engines, pumps, valves and hydraulic equipment.
Electrical Fitting
You’ll learn how to use electrical engineering drawings and specifications to strip, rebuild, test and maintain a wide range of electrical equipment and machinery.
Fabricating
You will manufacture a wide range of components and construct minor and major ship structures such as the hull, shell, deck, bulkheads, seats, frames and girders using a range of metals.
Welding
You'll be trained in various welding processes. Your work will range from factory-based manufacturing to major structural welding on Royal Navy vessels.
Wherever you find yourself, you'll gain knowledge and skills in:
* Health and safety
* Planning and documentation
* Engineering mathematical and scientific principles
* Methods and techniques
* Structure, properties and characteristics of materials
* Diagnostic methods to overcome problems
* Interpreting engineering drawings and data
* Adhering to and refining processes and procedures
Your education/training
This 4-year programme incorporates classroom learning plus on-the-job training. You'll study core engineering principles plus develop specialist skills in mechanical, electrical, fabrication or welding.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive training at West College Scotland. During your apprenticeship, you will study towards:
* SVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5
* SVQ Level 3 in your chosen engineering discipline/trade route at SCQF Level 6
* National Certificate in your chosen discipline/trade route at SCQF Level 6
* HNC in your chosen discipline/trade route at SCQF Level 7 (optional)
Upon successfully completing the programme, you’ll become a qualified Engineering Technician, specialising in your chosen field (mechanical fitting, electrical fitting, fabricating or welding).
Upon programme completion, you can expect to earn a competitive salary c.£38,460.
You may also have the opportunity to undertake higher-level qualifications to further your career within Babcock across a variety of roles and functions.
What you’ll need
* National Level 5 qualifications (or equivalent) in Maths and English, and a Science or technical subject.
* Two other qualifications at National Level 4 or 5 or above.
* Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions.
What you’ll get
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
In addition, you’ll benefit from:
* Fully funded qualification
* Personal development training and opportunities
* Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
* Employee share scheme
* Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme.
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised.
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