Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Programme title: Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6

Year 1: 23,598

Year 2: 26,903

Year 3: 30,208

Year 4: 33,513

Year 5: 37,025

Location: Humberside

Final date to receive applications: 8th December 2026

Programme start date: September 2027

Role : 74994

Join our Cavendish Nuclear business and build a career that truly matters. Over this 5-year programme, you'll study towards a BEng (Hons) in Electro-mechanical Engineering while gaining hands‑on experience on initiatives that support the safe delivery of nuclear new build and decommissioning projects. It provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in the nuclear industry.

As a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at Cavendish Nuclear, you'll join a collaborative and experienced team working across all phases of the engineering lifecycle. Whether you're supporting new build or decommissioning projects, you'll play a vital role in the UK's civil nuclear sector helping to deliver national energy resilience, meet net zero commitments, and safely clean up the nuclear legacy.

You'll work on a variety of nuclear projects, from developing new technologies and maintaining essential systems to extending the life of vital infrastructure. Your day‑to‑day activities will include hands‑on experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D modelling, mechanical calculations, and producing engineering documentation to national and international standards. You'll support operational teams, resolve technical issues, and inform decisions that impact real‑world outcomes.

As part of your role, you'll define design requirements, develop 3D CAD models, produce detailed engineering drawings, and carry out scoping calculations. You'll also prepare equipment specifications, technical reports, and help manage plant and equipment obsolescence to ensure systems remain safe and reliable. Supporting assembly, testing, and operational teams, you'll offer technical guidance, resolve engineering queries, and manage nonconformance issues, while gaining exposure to advanced engineering tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.

Based at one of our key sites in Humberside, you'll support major projects at locations like Sellafield. You'll begin by shadowing experienced engineers, building a strong foundation in design, modelling, calculations, and documentation. As you develop, you'll take on more complex tasks and gain valuable experience across the full design lifecycle. Every drawing, design, or calculation you contribute to plays a part in protecting people, the environment, and the nation's energy future.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll be surrounded by supportive mentors and experienced engineers who are invested in your growth. You'll be part of a wider emerging talent community, sharing experiences and learning alongside other apprentices across the business. You'll be trusted to take ownership of your development and supported every step of the way as you turn theory into real‐world impact.

You'll study with the University of Nottingham through the Electro‑mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship - a five-year programme that combines university teaching with practical experience in the workplace. Each year, you'll attend university for four separate one‑week blocks, plus additional time on campus for exams. These sessions are designed to strengthen your technical knowledge and build your engineering skills.

For the rest of the year, you'll continue learning while working. You'll watch recorded lectures, complete assignments, and carry out projects that relate directly to your job. This flexible approach means you can study at times that suit your schedule, while applying what you learn in real‑world…