Electrical Engineering Accelerated Degree Apprenticeship
| Posting date: | 26 March 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2025 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6YD |
| Company: | Babcock International Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | SF62528_1743007632 |
Summary
Programme title: Electrical Engineering Accelerated Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6
Salary: £38,378, rising annually to c.£41,837 post-apprenticeship
Location: Warrington
Programme start date: September 2025
Job Ref: 62528
Fast-track your electrical engineering career with our 2-year Accelerated Degree Apprenticeship. This unique opportunity blends structured academic study with hands-on industry experience, leading to a full BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering and a rewarding career in the nuclear industry.
Through this fast-tracked programme, you will:
- Develop expertise in electrical engineering, including the creation of drawings, calculations, specifications, schedules, and technical reports.
* Produce technical documentation to support the design and development of nuclear engineering solutions.
* Evaluate designs for potential risks and hazards, focusing on nuclear and radiological safety.
* Contribute to projects across the entire design and engineering lifecycle, from early concept development to detailed design and manufacturing preparation.
* Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks for 3D designs and visualisation.
* Receive expert training in Electrical Safety and BS7671 (IET Electrical Wiring Regulations).
* Enhance your nuclear industry knowledge through specialised training from the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN).
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 This includes decommissioning outdated facilities to safeguard the environment and refurbishing laboratories and nuclear waste plants to ensure safety and efficiency.
Your education/training
You'll study to obtain the Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will hold a BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering.
Future prospects
At the end of the programme, you will have acquired the skills and experience to move into an Engineering role, with a competitive annual salary of c.£41,837. We'll also support you in achieving professional registration through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
What you'll need
To be eligible for this accelerated apprenticeship, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
One of the following:
* Level 5 Diploma in Electrical Engineering or
* Level 5 Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship
Additionally, you must have:
* At least 2 A-Levels (A-C) in STEM-related subjects, or
* An Engineering T-Level (with Engineering in the title) at Merit or above, or
* An Extended Diploma in Engineering (BTEC) at Merit or above. (If you already meet the A-Level requirement, a standard BTEC is acceptable.)
* A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics at B/6 or higher.
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 or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - 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.
What you'll get
We'll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
- 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 and employee shopping savings portal
Your career development
It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.
Closing dates
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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