Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at Babcock is listed on Apprentice Wizard from UCAS Career Finder. It was last seen live on 29 October 2026. The closing date is listed as 8 December 2026. Confirm the closing date and entry requirements on the employer's application page before you apply.
Babcock
Location
Hull
Deadline
8 December 2026
Type
degree-apprenticeship
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.
About the programme 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 e
Entry Requirements
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The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
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Quality score: 64/100
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.
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Location
Hull
Deadline
8 December 2026
Type
degree-apprenticeship
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.
About the programme 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 e
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.
Quality score: 64/100
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