This Level 6 apprenticeship will give you practical, real-world experience working on electrical and mechanical systems across the Submarine Commissioning Group or the Mechanical Handling Group. You'll work on the commissioning of nuclear submarines or work on all technical aspects of the Mechanical Handling assets across site, learning how to perform critical tasks such as system installation, operation, and maintenance, alongside fault diagnosis and rectification. Working with teams from other engineering departments, you'll also learn the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical design, from concept through to manufacturing.

Four weeks per year at the University of Warwick for theoretical and practical training (face-to-face attendance mandatory), with the rest of time spent onsite at Devonport Royal Dockyard within the Submarine Commissioning Group or Mechanical Handling Group. Series of placements to give breadth of experience in all areas of Electro-Mechanical Engineering.

Apprentice Development Programme through digital and face-to-face sessions covering wellbeing and performance topics.

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. Involvement in STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

Babcock is a UK defence and engineering company involved in nuclear submarine commissioning and mechanical handling equipment at Devonport Royal Dockyard.