Electro-Mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

About the role

Babcock offers a 5-year Electro-Mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship at Level 6, based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. It combines practical work on electrical and mechanical systems with study, leading to a BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. Apprentices work on the commissioning of nuclear submarines or on the cranes and lifting equipment that support them, within the Submarine Commissioning Group or the Mechanical Handling Group.

Key responsibilities

• Work on system installation, operation and maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification
• Build skills in drawing, calculations, specifications, scheduling and reporting
• Learn electrical and mechanical design from concept through to manufacturing, working with other engineering departments
• Undertake placements each year, including four weeks at the University of Warwick, with the rest of the time onsite at Devonport

Required profile

• Minimum five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent
• One of: A-level Maths and a physical science plus another A-level; EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma DDD in an engineering-related subject with a Distinction in Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction; Access HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 in Maths and 15 in a science and technology subject; or Baccalaureate IB with grades 5 in Maths and Physics and 4 or above in a listed subject
• Ability to achieve and maintain BPSS and Security Check (SC) clearance; the post may only be filled by a sole UK national

What we offer

• Starting salary of £27,381, rising annually, with expected earnings above £42,000 at the end of the programme
• Fully funded qualification and personal development training
• At least 28 days holiday including bank holidays, competitive pension and employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits such as cycle to work and employee shopping savings portal
• Apprentice Development Programme and STEM outreach and volunteering opportunities

Applications close on 8 December 2026, with the programme starting in September 2027. Applications are reviewed in order received and applicants should apply to only one programme.