Control Systems Degree Apprenticeship 2027 - Plymouth

About the role

Control Systems Engineer Degree Apprentice 🚀

Ready to level up your career? Join Babcock as a Control Systems Engineer Degree Apprentice and immerse yourself in a 4-year programme that's way more than just a job. You'll be working towards a BEng in Applied Professional Engineering while diving into projects that keep our nation secure. 🛡️ Get ready to learn from the best, gain epic practical experience, and be part of something huge that makes the world a safer, more secure place. 🌍

Based at Devonport, the biggest naval base in Western Europe, you'll join a targeted development program built to give you the knowledge, skills, and experience to absolutely crush it as a Control and Instrumentation Engineer. 🛠️ You'll be part of the Facilities Engineering Group, helping to maintain, improve, and optimize control systems that keep our manufacturing and process operations at Devonport Royal Dockyard running smoothly. Think of yourself as a digital architect for critical infrastructure! 🏗️

This apprenticeship is your chance to get hands-on with awesome tech like Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), measurement instrumentation control panels, and industrial networks. 💻 You'll be tackling complex fault finding, maintenance, process improvement, and problem-solving, honing your skills to make control systems even better. As you grow, you'll even get involved in planning and delivering projects, and supporting the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of new systems. You'll get to see the whole engineering lifecycle in action! ✨

Your Education & Training 📚

Your apprenticeship includes a BEng Applied Professional Engineering degree through the University of Warwick. This awesome course uses a block-release model, covering everything from engineering mathematics and applied mechanics to electrical principles, programming, automation systems, and project management. 🧠 You'll even get to do a work-based project! Plus, you'll do placements across engineering teams at Devonport, putting your studies into practice on real projects and providing essential technical support. You'll have dedicated training, mentoring, and support from experienced engineers every step of the way. You'll need to be on-site at Devonport at least 3 days a week and live within a reasonable commuting distance. 📍

Your Future Self Will Thank You 😎

By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be fully equipped with the skills and knowledge to step into a Control and Instrumentation Engineer role at Devonport. You'll also be on track for professional registration, paving the way for roles like Senior Engineer. 🚀

What You'll Need to Bring 💯

• A minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.
• GCSE grades C (or 4) or above in Maths, English, and another STEM subject.
• Post-GCSE studies must include Engineering or relevant STEM subjects (Physics is a bonus!).
• An A-level in Maths at Grade B.
• Due to the nature of our work supporting national security, you must be a sole UK national and able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC), and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) clearance. This is a legal requirement and ensures the security of our operations. 💂

What You'll Get in Return 🎁

We're all about growth and support! You'll get a buzzing environment to build your career, plus:

• Fully funded qualification 🎓
• Personal development training and opportunities 🌟
• A minimum of 28 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays) 🏖️
• Competitive pension scheme 💰
• Employee share scheme
• Awesome flexible benefits like a cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts! 🛒
• Chance to get involved in STEM outreach and volunteering – super rewarding stuff! 🤝

Your Career Development Journey 🗺️

We offer incredible variety and real-world experience on exciting projects to help you figure out your career path. You'll also join our Apprentice Development Programme, with digital and face-to-face sessions from experts to equip you for success, both during your apprenticeship and beyond. Our Babcock Role Framework provides a clear roadmap for your career progression, showing you the steps to reach Senior Engineer and more.

About Babcock 🚀

We're a global organisation with endless opportunities to boost your skills and advance your career. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We're happy to discuss flexible working – just ask at your interview!

Applying is Easy! 🏃💨

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't wait! If there's high demand, we might close applications early. Get yours in ASAP! You can apply for only one programme – we'll assess your first application. If your chosen programme is full, we might suggest others you're eligible for.

We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, please let us know when you apply. We'll be in touch to discuss your needs.

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Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the maintenance, improvement, and optimisation of control systems.
• Support activities such as complex fault finding, maintenance, process improvement, and problem solving.
• Become involved in the planning and delivery of projects and other programmes of work.
• Support the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of new or modified control systems.
• Apply learning to real projects and reactive technical support tasks on-site.

Skills