Quality Assurance and Control Apprenticeship

Quality Assurance and Control Apprenticeship

Join to apply for the Quality Assurance and Control Apprenticeship role at Babcock International Group
.

• Programme title: Quality Assurance and Control Apprenticeship
• Level: SCQF Level 7
• Salary:
  • Year 1: £15,974
  • Year 2: £22,857
  • Year 3: £25,728
  • Year 4: £29,274
  • Post apprenticeship: £39,000+
• Location: Rosyth, Fife, Scotland
• Closing date: 12th March 2026
• Programme start date: September 2026
• Role : 67814

This 4‑year apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to play a part in some of the UK’s most significant engineering projects. Based at our Rosyth site, you’ll learn how quality assurance and control underpin everything we do – from new ship construction to the careful dismantling of Royal Navy submarines.

You’ll join the Submarine Dismantling Programme team, supporting the Ministry of Defence as we safely dismantle and process decommissioned nuclear‑powered submarines. Along the way, you’ll also gain experience across other programmes, including Type 31 Frigates, Commercial Marine and Missile Tube Assembly work.

You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of QA and QC, including how materials are traced, inspected and documented to meet strict standards. Over time, you’ll build skills in supplier management, inspection, corrective action processes and safety practices, developing a clear understanding of how quality fits into every stage of a project.

As your knowledge grows, you’ll work with engineers, project teams and suppliers to check, verify and record progress, helping to make sure that everything we deliver meets the highest technical and safety requirements.

As part of your apprenticeship you’ll study for the SCQF Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering:
Manufacturing and Fabrication through Fife College. Your first year will focus on classroom learning at college and early exposure to the workplace during college holidays. From your second year you’ll spend more time on site, gaining experience through live project placements and applying your knowledge directly to ongoing work.

By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to take on a full‑time role as a Quality Assurance and Control Practitioner, supporting the continued success of projects across Babcock. Upon programme completion you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £39,000. There are also opportunities to continue your studies with a Higher National Certificate in a related subject, supported by your workplace experience.

Many of our apprentices progress into senior quality, inspection or management roles.

Through the Babcock Role Framework you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped‑out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

• Four National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above, including Maths, English and two other subjects.
• A genuine interest in engineering and quality assurance.
• For this programme you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits, including cycle‑to‑work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

You’ll receive real‑world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will help you navigate where you want to take your career. When you join us you’ll automatically be enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme, which includes a series of digital and face‑to‑face sessions presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.