BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL
Location
Dunfermline
Deadline
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Type
apprenticeship
Location: Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite Programme Title: Engineering Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprenticeship – Welding Engineering Level: SCQF Level 10 Salary: Year 1: £18,819 Year 2: £22,857 Year 3: £26,884 Year 4: £32,261 Location: Rosyth, Scotland Application Closing Date: 8th December 2026 Programme Start Date: September 2027 Programme Overview Our 4-year Engineering (Design and Manufacture) Graduate Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most important defence programmes, all while working towards a BEng (Hons) degree and building a rewarding career in Welding Engineering. About the Programme This is a fantastic opportunity to join a skilled team working on real-world projects, including the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates and the maintenance of Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. As a Graduate Apprentice, you'll specialise in Welding Engineering, developing your knowledge of welding processes, materials, and metallurgy. You'll learn about the wider engineering context in which welding activities take place, including design constraints, material selection, and quality requirements. You'll work alongside experienced Welding Engineers, supporting a range of activities across the site. This will include assisting with the development and review of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), supporting welding coordination activities, and contributing to inspection processes through visual inspections and exposure to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques. You'll also support weld audits and compliance activities, helping to ensure work meets the required quality and regulatory standards. Throughout the programme, you'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting quality enhancements, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, and assisting with the development of new procedures where required. You'll gain experience investigating weld issues, understanding root
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Babcock's early careers programme includes apprenticeship roles across engineering and technical work, with openings and entry requirements varying by vacancy.
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Location
Dunfermline
Deadline
Not published — check employer's page
Type
apprenticeship
Location: Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite Programme Title: Engineering Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprenticeship – Welding Engineering Level: SCQF Level 10 Salary: Year 1: £18,819 Year 2: £22,857 Year 3: £26,884 Year 4: £32,261 Location: Rosyth, Scotland Application Closing Date: 8th December 2026 Programme Start Date: September 2027 Programme Overview Our 4-year Engineering (Design and Manufacture) Graduate Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most important defence programmes, all while working towards a BEng (Hons) degree and building a rewarding career in Welding Engineering. About the Programme This is a fantastic opportunity to join a skilled team working on real-world projects, including the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates and the maintenance of Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. As a Graduate Apprentice, you'll specialise in Welding Engineering, developing your knowledge of welding processes, materials, and metallurgy. You'll learn about the wider engineering context in which welding activities take place, including design constraints, material selection, and quality requirements. You'll work alongside experienced Welding Engineers, supporting a range of activities across the site. This will include assisting with the development and review of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), supporting welding coordination activities, and contributing to inspection processes through visual inspections and exposure to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques. You'll also support weld audits and compliance activities, helping to ensure work meets the required quality and regulatory standards. Throughout the programme, you'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting quality enhancements, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, and assisting with the development of new procedures where required. You'll gain experience investigating weld issues, understanding root
Entry Requirements
Not published for this listing
The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
Use these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Babcock's early careers programme includes apprenticeship roles across engineering and technical work, with openings and entry requirements varying by vacancy.
Student note
Babcock lists different 2027 application windows by apprenticeship route. Check each vacancy's location, level, opening date, and entry criteria before preparing your application.
Application tips