Degree level
Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing Degree Apprenticeship
BABCOCK INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED · Bristol, GB
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- Pay
- £23,776 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 60 months
- Starts
- 1 Sep 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 7 Dec 2026
- Openings
- 2 positions
- Last checked
- just now
Applications are handled by BABCOCK INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED directly.
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What you would do
Our 5-Year Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing Apprenticeship gives you hands-on experience working on some of the UK’s most exciting and important engineering projects. From the very start, you’ll be contributing to work that plays a critical role in national security, while studying towards a recognised engineering degree.
Day to day
- As a Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing Apprentice, you will play a vital role in supporting the design, build and improvement of essential mechanical systems and equipment.
- During your apprenticeship, you’ll spend some time based in a manufacturing environment, gaining practical skills in our Apprentice Workshop and learning core techniques such as milling, turning and fitting. These experiences will give you a solid foundation in how things are made and how quality is maintained.
- As you progress, you’ll rotate through different parts of our Marine business, supporting the design, development and delivery of complex engineering solutions. You’ll work on projects that span the full engineering lifecycle, including the design and production of cutting-edge submarines for both the UK and international navies.
- Along the way, you’ll develop your problem-solving, troubleshooting and collaboration skills. You’ll be supported by experienced engineers, mentors and team leads – all dedicated to helping you grow. With their guidance and your own curiosity and commitment, you’ll play your part in ensuring our designs meet the highest standards of safety and performance.
- By the end of the programme, you’ll have a rich mix of practical experience, technical insight and industry knowledge to help you take your next steps with confidence.
What you would study
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
As part of your apprenticeship, you will study for the BEng Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing Degree through the University of the West of England (UWE).
During the first year, you'll typically spend 2 to 2.5 days per week at Weston College, building core engineering knowledge and practical skills. In years two to four, you'll attend UWE's Frenchay Campus one day per week while continuing to develop your expertise in the workplace. Your studies will include modules covering key engineering topics such as mechanics, thermofluids, manufacturing technology and systems.
The programme blends academic learning with practical application. You’ll start with a strong focus on workshop and hands-on skills, then move into a rotation of placements that give you exposure to analysis, design, quality and more. In your final year, you’ll consolidate your knowledge and experience in a role that prepares you for the next step in your career.
Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
Working week
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
What you need
- GCSE Any Subject at grade C (essential)
- GCSE Any Subject at grade C (essential)
- GCSE English at grade C (essential)
- GCSE Maths at grade C (essential)
- GCSE Science at grade C (essential)
- A Level Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science at grade C or above (essential)
- A Level Mathematics-based subject at grade B (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
After the apprenticeship
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.
Where
Bristol, GB, South West (BS3).
About BABCOCK INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.
Benefits
Fully funded qualification
Personal development training and opportunities
28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
Competitive pension scheme
Employee share scheme
Flexible benefits
Things to consider
● Please note that successful application is dependent on acceptance by UWE.
● Many of our programmes 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 programmes you are eligible for.
For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.
Reference 2000058766.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £23,776 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 60 months
- Starts
- 1 Sep 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 7 Dec 2026
- Openings
- 2 positions
- Last checked
- just now
Applications are handled by BABCOCK INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED directly.
Know someone this would suit?
Disability Confident employer
This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.