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Programme title: Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Vehicle Mechanics)Level: 3Salary: Year 1:£19,455Year 2: £20,821Year 3: £24,493Location: Catterick, North YorkshireApplication closing date: 12th March 2026Programme start date: September 2026Role ID: 69269About the programme As a Babcock Defence Support Group (DSG) Technical Apprentice on our Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, you’ll work on a wide range of Military Land Equipment, tackling challenging and varied tasks in an exciting environment. Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring the armed forces have equipment they can depend on.No two days are the same as you provide vital services that assist critical military exercises and training. It's a chance to launch a career that makes a real difference to national security.Apprentices will be trained to a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship standard (Vehicle Mechanics) to achieve a fully accredited Level 3 qualification. The academic aspects of the apprenticeship will be delivered off-site. The rest of the time, you'll be working from your selected home location, with opportunities to work from alternate sites for brief periods to broaden your overall experience.Your education/trainingYour apprenticeship will follow the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician standard to qualify with an Advanced Apprenticeship.During your apprenticeship, in both an academic setting and through practical experience in the workplace, you will:<ul><li>Develop practical skills and skills working with hand tooling.</li><li>Gain a full understanding of how machines work, including how to service, maintain, diagnose, and repair a wide range of military vehicles.</li><li>Understand technical information and diagrams.</li><li>Be able to write reports, describing the repairs and services you have carried out.</li><li>Understand and follow health and safety regulations.</li></ul>Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to gain extra professional competencies.Future prospectsUpon completion of the programme, you’ll be prepared to take on the role of a Heavy Vehicle Technician at Babcock.You may also have the opportunity to pursue higher-level qualifications to further your career within Babcock across a variety of roles and functions. &nbsp;&nbsp;What you’ll need&nbsp; <ul><li>GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English.</li><li>Able to demonstrate, through testing, an aptitude and understanding of mechanical or electrical components and engineering.</li><li>Be capable of carrying out instructions accurately and methodically.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.</li><li>Demonstrate knowledge and application of IT.</li><li>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 – GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>).</li></ul>What you’ll get We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.In addition, you’ll benefit from:<ul><li>Fully funded qualification</li><li>Personal development training and opportunities</li><li>Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays</li><li>Competitive pension scheme</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Attractive overtime rates of pay</li></ul>You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.Your career developmentIt’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.Application process and closing dates&nbsp;&nbsp; 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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Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Vehicle Mechanics)

Programme title:&nbsp;Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Craftsperson ApprenticeshipLevel:&nbsp;3Salary:&nbsp;Year 1: £17,462Year 2: £21,787Year 3: £24,948Year 4: £28,526Post-apprenticeship: £35,946 Location: Sellafield, SeascaleApplication closing date:&nbsp;12th March 2026Programme start date: September 2026Our 4-year Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&amp;I) Craftsperson Apprenticeship at Sellafield is a unique opportunity to start your engineering career in one of the UK's most specialist and safety-critical environments. You’ll play a vital part in maintaining the technology that helps detect and monitor radioactive contamination on one of the most complex nuclear sites in the world.About the programme&nbsp;This apprenticeship places you right at the heart of our Radiological Protection Instrument Services team at Sellafield, a highly specialist group responsible for maintaining the vital instruments that monitor radioactive contamination across site.It is a department unlike any other. With over 2,000 instruments in use, many in active or hazardous areas, we even build our own test rigs to make sure everything operates exactly as it should.From your first weeks, you’ll be working with a wide range of equipment including Personnel Contamination Monitors, Gamma and Air Activity Monitors, and the portable devices used by Health Physics teams. Some days you’ll carry out repairs onsite. Other times, you’ll be based in the workshop, stripping equipment down to the component level for detailed diagnostics and calibration.Along the way, you’ll develop practical skills in electronics and fault finding, while building a strong understanding of how radiation is detected and measured. You will also be trained to handle radioactive materials, which allows for highly accurate calibration using real alpha, beta and gamma sources.It is a fascinating place to learn and a meaningful way to support safety on one of the UK’s most complex nuclear sites.<h4>Your education/training </h4>As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll study for the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) Apprenticeship Standard through Lakes College West Cumbria.This will provide you with both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills you need to succeed as an EC&amp;I Craftsperson in a nuclear environment.Future prospects&nbsp; By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to take on roles such as EC&amp;I Craftsperson – a vital position in maintaining the safety of nuclear operations at Sellafield.Upon programme completion, you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £35,000.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.What you’ll need&nbsp; <ul><li>Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including Maths, English and Science.</li><li>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&nbsp;United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>).</li></ul>What you’ll getWe’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.In addition, you’ll benefit from:<ul><li>Fully funded qualification</li><li>Personal development training and opportunities</li><li>Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays</li><li>Competitive pension scheme</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal</li></ul>You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.Your career developmentIt’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.Application process and closing dates&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.#cavdestnuc #babdestnuc

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Craftsperson Apprenticeship

Job Title: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; HGV Mechanic - Examiner Location: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland&nbsp; Compensation: &nbsp; &nbsp; Up to £32,240 Dependent on Experience + Benefits Role Type: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Full time / Permanent&nbsp; Role ID: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; SF67470 &nbsp; &nbsp;Keep Britain Moving – Join the Team Behind the MissionAt Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, if you join us, you can play your part as an HGV Mechanic - Examiner at our Newcastle site located within Albemarle Barracks.The role As an HGV Mechanic - Examiner, you’ll be at the heart of our defence engineering operations, ensuring military vehicles and equipment are mission ready undertaking the servicing, repair, maintenance and Inspection of Military vehicles, including diagnostic duties. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise will directly support UK defence capability. You’ll be part of a close-knit team maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles and electrical systems, helping to keep our armed forces mobile, safe and effective.Day-to-day you’ll be:<ul><li>Diagnosing, inspecting and assessing vehicles and mechanical or electrical equipment</li><li>Completing servicing, repairs, maintenance and overhauls to required standards</li><li>Ensuring all transactions are performed in accordance with current ERP processes</li><li>Completing documentation and test certificates to current standards</li><li>Ensuring correct use of tools, material and equipment, and returning unused or faulty items</li></ul>Please note that this position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time. The successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.The role is based onsite at Albemarle Barracks, and the set working times are Monday to Thursday, totalling 37 hours per week. There is no mandatory overtime, night shift, or weekend working. &nbsp;Essential experience of the HGV Mechanic – Examiner:<ul><li>HGV experience</li><li>Previous experience within a similar role or military setting</li><li>Holds a valid UK driving licence, including Category C</li><li>Minimum of 3 years trade experience, as per DVSA mandatory requirement</li></ul>Qualifications for the HGV Mechanic - Examiner:<ul><li>Completed relevant technical or vocational qualification equivalent to NQF Level 3 (Advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ) in Heavy Vehicles</li><li>Qualification (NVQ/SVQ) in motor mechanics (Heavy Vehicles) or EAL Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Extended.</li></ul>Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>What we offer&nbsp;<ul><li>Generous holiday allowance&nbsp;</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave&nbsp;</li><li>Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually</li><li>‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity</li><li>Growth opportunities</li><li>Potential to develop skills</li></ul> Babcock International&nbsp; For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.&nbsp;We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email <a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 10/12/2025#VMVTROLES

HGV Mechanic - Examiner

Job Title: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Electrical and Instrumentation Technician&nbsp; Location: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Seascale, Cumbria Compensation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Up to £45,000 + Benefits Role Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Full time and Permanent&nbsp; Role ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SF59972 &nbsp;Be Part of Nuclear Safety Excellence&nbsp;At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical and Instrumentation (E&amp;I) Technician at the Sellafield site, near Seascale and Egremont, Cumbria.&nbsp;The role As an E&amp;I Technician, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. &nbsp;You are at the heart of our operations—responsible for the repair, maintenance, calibration, and testing of Radiation Protection Instruments. Your work ensures that critical systems meet the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and compliance.&nbsp; Day to day, you’ll repair, maintain, calibrate, and test radiation protection instruments to meet customer work demands<ul><li>Maintain instructions and record information accurately</li><li>Conform to local procedures, rules, and working practices to ensure compliance with specified regulatory and customer requirements</li><li>Provide technical advice, updates on work progress, and other relevant information to customers as required</li><li>Act as a mentor for other team members, including apprentices and new entrants, to ensure standards and best practices are maintained</li></ul>This permanent role offers 37 hours per week and is based at our Sellafield site, close to Seascale and Egremont in Cumbria.Essential experience of the E&amp;I Technician:<ul><li>Knowledge and understanding of conventional and nuclear safety</li><li>Proven experience servicing electronic instrument systems</li></ul>Qualifications for the E&amp;I Technician:<ul><li>Level 3 Electrical Qualification&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Apprenticeship or equivalent training in a relevant discipline (e.g., Electronic, Electrical, Instrumentation, Technology)</li></ul>Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/7V40Cl8EpuoDmlpCyqOOq?domain=gov.uk" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>What we offer&nbsp;<ul><li>Generous holiday allowance</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li></ul><ul><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave</li><li>Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.</li><li>‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity</li><li>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Cavendish NuclearAs a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email <a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com?subject=Reasonable%20adjustments%20requirement" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. &nbsp;Closing Date: 11/12/2025 #LI-SJ1 #CAVDESTNUC #INST-TECH-SELLA

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Job Title:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Vehicle Mechanic Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Richmond, North Yorkshire Compensation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Up to £32,760 - Dependent on Experience + Benefits&nbsp; Role Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Full time / Permanent&nbsp; Role ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SF62966Maintain the Machines That Keep Defence MovingAt Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Mechanic at Catterick, near Richmond, North Yorkshire.The role As a Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the UK’s defence capability. You’ll be responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of vehicles and electrical equipment—ensuring they’re ready for action when it matters most. This is a hands-on role where your skills will directly contribute to national security, while offering you the chance to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.Day-to-day you’ll be:<ul><li>Carrying out servicing, repairs, and overhauls to meet production requirements</li><li>Diagnosing, inspecting, and assessing vehicles and associated equipment</li><li>Creating job cards and requesting materials using ERP (SAP) systems</li><li>Completing documentation and test certificates to current standards</li><li>Ensuring correct use of stores and returning unused or faulty items</li></ul>Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.Please note that this position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.This is a full-time, permanent role based onsite at Catterick. The set working times are Monday to Friday, totalling 37 hours per week.Essential experience of the Vehicle Mechanic:<ul><li>Previous experience in a similar mechanical role</li><li>Experience in a dealership or local garage</li><li>Hydraulics experience</li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills</li><li>Ability to adapt and build rapport across teams</li></ul>Qualifications for the Vehicle Mechanic:<ul><li>NVQ Level 3 in Service and Repair or equivalent mechanical qualification</li></ul>Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>What we offer&nbsp;<ul><li>Generous holiday allowance&nbsp;</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave&nbsp;</li><li>Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually</li><li>‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity</li><li>Growth opportunities</li><li>Potential to develop skills</li></ul> Babcock International&nbsp; For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.&nbsp;We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email <a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 10/12/2025#VMVTROLES

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