Commissioning Engineering Apprenticeship

Job Overview

Are you passionate about electrical or mechanical engineering? This 4-year apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to launch your career in the highly specialised field of commissioning engineering. Throughout the programme, you will earn qualifications while gaining valuable practical experience, setting you on the path to a rewarding future.

As a Commissioning Engineer Apprentice at HM Naval Base Clyde, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the correct installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems that support the Royal Navy's vessels, including the Trident and Astute Class submarines. This apprenticeship offers practical experience in maintaining and testing vital onboard systems, such as hydraulics, high‑pressure air systems, motor generators, and 24v DC systems.

You will be responsible for testing and commissioning these systems to ensure they are safe and meet design specifications.

• Conducting system health checks
• Creating and refining Test Forms to support health checks
• Setting up systems for operational use
• Performing installation checks
• Carrying out performance testing and trials
• Fault findings and diagnostics

You may also have opportunities to participate in projects focused on enhancing testing methods and optimising test equipment.

Year 1:
Full‑time at West College Scotland – SVQ Level 2 (SCQF Level 5) in Performing Engineering Operations, NC Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering – Year 1. Year 2: 3 days per week on site at HMNB Clyde and 1 day per week at West College Scotland – SVQ Diploma Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance in Engineering (SCQF Level 7), NC Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering – Year 2. Years 3–4: 3 days per week on site at HMNB Clyde (if progressing to HNC) and 1 day per week at West College Scotland SVQ Diploma Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance in Engineering (SCQF Level 7) – HNC Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Upon successfully completing the programme, you’ll be ready to step into the role of Commissioning Engineer at Babcock, with a current starting salary of £38,461. Your apprenticeship will lay the foundation for a structured career path, with opportunities to progress to the position of Senior Commissioning Engineer.

What you’ll need:

National Level 5 qualifications (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, and a Science or technical subject, with grades A–C. Two additional qualifications at National Level 4 or 5 (or above), with grades A–C. Security clearance requirements:
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

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This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme. This means if you identify yourself as disabled, and meet the minimum criteria for this job, you should be offered an interview.