Programme title: Mechanical Manufacturing Apprenticeship
Level: Level 3
Salary: £16,855
Year 1: £16,855
Year 2: £21,030
Year 3: £24,081
Year 4: £27,535
Post apprenticeship: £32,713
Location: Whetstone
Application closing date: March 2025
Programme start date: September 2025
Role ID: 60485
Are you ready to build a rewarding career in mechanical manufacturing? During this 4-year apprenticeship, you’ll gain the essential skills and experience needed to help shape the future of the nuclear industry.
About the programme
Immerse yourself in the world of mechanical manufacturing with project-based learning and real-world experience at Babcock. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse environments, gaining specialised knowledge and expertise within the nuclear sector.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Working on a range of manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities with specialist mechanical equipment unique to the nuclear industry. Building confidence and skill with both hand and machine tools through practical training. Completing tasks at our Whetstone facility, with occasional placements at customer sites to broaden your industry experience.
From mastering precision tools to fitting and testing components, each day will offer new learning experiences. By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have developed a diverse skill set and established a strong foundation for a successful career in mechanical manufacturing.
Your education/training
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll engage in a balanced mix of practical and theoretical training.
This combination of hands-on experience and foundational engineering knowledge will support your progress toward achieving the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship standard, which includes an NVQ Level 3 certification through Loughborough College.
What you’ll need
A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Science. Maths at Grade 5 (B) or above. A genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing, as well as a positive attitude. 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.
In addition, you’ll benefit from:
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
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.
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. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.