Summary
Want a role that combines mechanical and electrical engineering skills to help solve some of the most complex and unique engineering challenges in UK defence technology? Our 5-year Degree Apprenticeship is a rare opportunity for you to help commission the nuclear submarines that play a vital role in securing the UK’s long-term defence.
Wage
£25,364 a year
Salary: Year 1: £25,364 Year 2: £28,528 Year 3: £34,326 Year 4: £36,572 Year 5: £39,120
Training course
Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
5 years
Positions available
4
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* This Level 6 apprenticeship will give you practical, real-world experience working on electrical and mechanical systems across our Submarine Commissioning Group.
* You'll work on the commissioning of nuclear submarines, learning how to perform critical tasks such as system installation, operation, and maintenance, alongside fault diagnosis and rectification.
* We’ll help you build fundamental skills such as drawing, calculations, specifications, scheduling and reporting. Working with teams from other engineering departments, you’ll also learn the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical design, from concept through to manufacturing.
* Throughout the programme, you’ll undertake a series of placements to give you a breadth of experience in all areas of Electro-Mechanical Engineering, supporting you to achieve professional registration through the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE).
Where you’ll work
Devonport Royal Dockyard
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 4SG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Your training course
Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
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
Your training plan
Your training will take place through a mixture of classroom learning and work placements. Each year you’ll spend a number of weeks at the University of Warwick for theoretical and practical training (attendance at the University for face-to-face sessions is mandatory), with the rest of your time spent onsite at Devonport Royal Dockyard within our Submarine Commissioning Group.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 3 other subjects (grade C/4 or above)
* English (grade C/4 or above)
* Maths (grade C/4 or above)
A Level in:
* a Physical Science (grade A or above)
* in another subject (grade A or above)
* Maths (grade A or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Many 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 may impact which roles you are eligible for. You must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.