Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 2027 - Humberside
Babcock International Group · Yorkshire And Humberside · HU 17
About the role
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice 🚀
Ready to kickstart your career in a sector that’s shaping the future? Cavendish Nuclear is looking for ambitious individuals to join our Mechanical Engineering Apprentice programme! 🤩
As an apprentice, you’ll dive headfirst into the exciting world of nuclear engineering, working alongside a team of pros on projects that are vital for the UK's energy resilience and net-zero goals. ⚡️ From new builds to decommissioning, you'll be contributing to something big!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Getting hands-on with cool tech like Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D modelling. 💻
- Crunching numbers with mechanical calculations and creating essential engineering docs. 📈
- Supporting operational teams and solving real-world technical challenges. 🤔
- Defining design needs, creating detailed drawings, and prepping equipment specs. 🛠️
- Helping to keep our systems safe and reliable by managing equipment.
- Gaining exposure to advanced tools like Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
- Shadowing experienced engineers to build a rock-solid foundation.
- Taking on more complex tasks as you grow and master the full design lifecycle.
Your work will directly contribute to protecting people, the environment, and the nation's energy future. 🌱🌍🧑🔬
Your Education Journey:
You'll be studying for a BEng (Hons) in Electro-mechanical Engineering over five years with the University of Nottingham. 🎓 This means a blend of awesome university sessions (four one-week blocks per year) and valuable on-the-job learning. You’ll also get to learn flexibly with recorded lectures and assignments that link straight to your work.
What You'll Get:
- A fully funded degree qualification. 💯
- Loads of personal development opportunities. 🌱
- Minimum 28 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays). 🏖️
- A competitive pension scheme. 💰
- Employee share scheme and other cool perks like cycle to work. 🚴♀️
- The chance to get involved in STEM outreach and volunteering. 🤝
What You'll Need:
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths, English, and Science.
- PLUS ONE of the following:
- 104 UCAS points (including A Levels in Maths & Physics or another STEM subject at grade C).
- BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering (including Maths units).
- Pass Access Course: 104 points (including 15 Level 3 credits in Maths & Physics or STEM at Merit).
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 104 points from Higher Level subjects (including Higher Level 6 in Maths & Physics or STEM).
- T Level: Merit (including Maths & Physics).
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5.
- *Important Note:* Some programmes have security and trade control restrictions. You'll need to be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.
Ready to apply? Hit that apply button! Applications can close early, so don't wait! Apply for ONE programme only. ✨
Key responsibilities
- Hands-on experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D modelling, mechanical calculations, and producing engineering documentation
- Support operational teams, resolve technical issues, and inform decisions
- Define design requirements, develop 3D CAD models, produce detailed engineering drawings, and carry out scoping calculations
- Prepare equipment specifications, technical reports, and help manage plant and equipment obsolescence
- Offer technical guidance, resolve engineering queries, and manage nonconformance issues