Mechanical Design Apprenticeship

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Our 4-year Mechanical Design Apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to real-world nuclear engineering projects while developing the knowledge and technical skills to become a confident and capable design professional.

Programme title: Mechanical Design Apprenticeship

Level: 4

Salary: Year 1: £21,205;
Year 2: £24,494;
Year 3: £27,782;
Year 4: £31,072;
Post-apprenticeship: £39,760

Location: Radar Road, Leicester

Final date to receive applications: 12th March 2026

Programme start date: September 2026

Applies Engineering concepts and theories to undertake, with guidance/supervision, the development of designs, calculations and technical solutions for Babcock products and services across the Engineering Product Lifecycle.

Throughout the programme, you’ll develop your skills in producing mechanical models and detailed engineering drawings, creating Bills of Materials, and applying technical standards that support safe and compliant designs.

There may also be chances to support activities like equipment surveys, prototype development, and manufacturing or testing processes.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including Maths, English and Science.
• Two A Levels including Maths and Physics.
• Many of our apprenticeship 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 Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels –  ().

• 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.

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.

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