Engineering Design And Manufacture Degree Apprenticeship - Welding Engineering 2027 - Rosyth

About the role

🚀 Graduate Apprenticeship: Welding Engineering (BEng Hons) 🚀

Dreaming of a career where you build the UK's most important defence programmes? This is your chance! ✨ Join our 4-year Engineering (Design and Manufacture) Graduate Apprenticeship and dive into the exciting world of Welding Engineering.

What you'll be doing:

• Real-World Impact: Contribute to epic projects like the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates and the maintenance of Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. 🚢
• Become a Welding Pro: Master welding processes, materials, and metallurgy. 🔩
• See the Big Picture: Understand the engineering context, from design to quality checks. 📐
• Team Up with Experts: Work alongside experienced engineers, supporting crucial activities across the site.
• Get Hands-On: Assist with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), coordinate welding, and get involved in visual inspections and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). 👀
• Ensure Quality: Support weld audits and compliance, making sure everything meets the highest standards. ✅
• Innovate & Improve: Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, and the development of new procedures. 💡
• Problem-Solve: Investigate weld issues, find root causes, and implement solutions to prevent them from happening again. 🔍
• Future-Forward: Get introduced to cutting-edge technologies like welding automation and robotics. 🤖

Your Education & Training:

• Degree Goals: Study for a BEng (Hons) in Engineering (Design and Manufacture) at Glasgow Caledonian University. 🎓
• Flexible Learning: Enjoy a blended learning model with 1-2 days of study per week during term time.
• Industry-Tied: Your degree is co-designed with industry and accredited by leading institutions (IET, IMechE, InstMC).
• On-the-Job Skills: Apply your academic knowledge to real engineering challenges at Babcock and build your technical capabilities.
• Skill Up: Develop expertise in welding processes (TIG, MIG, MMA, etc.), standards, materials, inspection, quality assurance, problem-solving, and communication. 🗣️

Your Future:

• Launch Your Career: Upon completion, step into a Welding Engineering role with a starting salary of £39,000! 💰
• Clear Progression: Our Babcock Role Framework provides clear pathways for career growth and development. 📈

What you'll need:

• Academic Requirements:
• UCAS Tariff: 96 points.
• Scottish Highers: BBCC or equivalent, including Maths and a science or technology subject.
• Relevant Foundation Apprenticeships, Modern Apprenticeships at SCQF Level 6, or HNC in relevant engineering fields can also be considered.
• Location: You must be resident in Scotland. This role requires on-site attendance, so you'll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance of Rosyth or be prepared to relocate. 📍
• Security Clearance: You must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. This role may be restricted to sole UK nationals due to national security legislation.

What you'll get:

• Supportive Environment: Grow your career in a supportive and engaging workplace. 🤗
• Fully Funded: Your qualification is completely paid for! 💯
• Development: Access personal development training and opportunities.
• Generous Holiday: Minimum 28 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays). 🏖️
• Great Benefits: Competitive pension scheme, employee share scheme, and flexible benefits (cycle to work, shopping discounts). 🛍️
• Give Back: Opportunities for STEM outreach and volunteering. 🤝
• Beyond the Basics: Enrollment in our Apprentice Development Programme, equipping you with skills for success on and off the job.

Ready to apply? Click the apply button! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't wait – apply early to avoid disappointment! ⏳

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and are happy to discuss flexible working. Let us know if you require any support during the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Key responsibilities

• Working towards a BEng (Hons) degree in Engineering (Design and Manufacture).
• Supporting experienced Welding Engineers across a range of site activities.
• Assisting with the development and review of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Contributing to inspection processes through visual inspections and exposure to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques.
• Investigating weld issues and helping implement solutions.

Skills