Electrical Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Electrical Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Level: 3

Salary:
Year 1: £17,461
Year 2: £21,787
Year 3: £24,947
Year 4: £28,526
Post-apprenticeship: £33,890

Location: Whetstone, Leicester

Final date to receive applications: 12th March 2026

Programme start date: September 2026

Our 4-year Electrical Manufacturing Apprenticeship is a great way to kick‑start your career in engineering. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll learn how to build and test the electrical systems that support some of the most critical work we do.

As part of our workshop team, you'll be involved in everything from assembling and wiring electrical components to testing systems and learning how to spot faults before they become problems. You'll get to grips with a variety of hand and power tools and build your understanding of how different systems work.

Every day brings something new. You could be based in the workshop assembling and wiring components, or supporting the testing and inspection of equipment before it’s delivered to our customers. As your experience grows, there may also be opportunities to visit customer sites and see how the systems you’ve helped build are used in real‑world environments.

Throughout your apprenticeship, safety will be central to everything you do. You’ll learn how to apply best practice manufacturing and testing techniques while being guided and supported by colleagues who want to see you succeed.

It is a practical, rewarding role that builds real‑world skills for a meaningful future.

As part of your apprenticeship, you'll study for the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard through Loughborough College. Training will take place one day per week during term time, supported by regular reviews with your college assessor and workplace mentor.

You’ll also complete progress reviews every 12 weeks, with opportunities for feedback, professional discussions, and practical assessments both in college and on site.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to take on the role of Electrical Manufacturing Technician. You’ll have the core technical and practical skills to work safely and effectively on real engineering projects.

Upon programme completion, you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £33,000.

From there, your development doesn’t stop. 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.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including Maths, English and Science
• A genuine interest in electronics, engineering and how things work
• 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 –  ().

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

• 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, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

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.

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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