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Materials Engineering Graduate ProgrammeProgramme title: Materials Engineering Graduate ProgrammeSalary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.Location: Devonport, PlymouthApplication closing date: 16 October 2025Programme start date: September 2026Role ID: 66961What will you do on the programme?Our Materials Engineering Graduate Programme offers you the chance to put a genuine passion for materials science, engineering and metallurgy into action.&nbsp;You’ll support some of the UK’s most important defence programmes, playing a role in maintaining the safety, capability and longevity of both submarine and surface ship platforms. From the earliest design stages through to build, operation and eventual decommissioning, you’ll be part of teams that solve complex engineering problems and shape the future of naval technology.Your work could take you into additive manufacturing, creating innovative materials designs, refining mechanised welding processes, or contributing to specialist research in inspection, testing and joining techniques. Each project will challenge you to apply your technical knowledge in new ways, working with experts across different disciplines to deliver solutions that meet the needs of the Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defence.Along the way, you’ll gain exposure to some of the most advanced engineering environments in the UK. You’ll see how critical materials decisions influence performance, safety and sustainability, and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work supports the security of the nation.&nbsp;How is the programme structured?Over two years, you’ll take on a series of placements that give you a complete picture of materials engineering in a marine defence context. You’ll rotate through areas such as Metallurgy and Materials, Welding Design and Non-Destructive Testing, each offering new experiences and opportunities to learn.You’ll also have the chance to collaborate with other sectors and sites, giving you a broader view of our end-to-end operations and how different teams work together to deliver complex programmes. This variety will help you discover where your strengths and interests lie, while building a wide network of professional connections.How do we develop and support you?From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.To support your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, we offer full guidance and cover all associated fees.What rewards and benefits will you get?We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:&nbsp;<ul><li>A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager</li><li>Generous pension and employee share schemes</li><li>Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts</li><li>Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.</li></ul>You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;What do you need to apply?<ul><li>A BEng or BSc (Hons) degree in Materials Engineering or Materials Science is preferred.</li><li>Other relevant engineering degrees may also be considered, including Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Naval Architecture, particularly if supported by postgraduate study in a materials discipline or work experience focused on materials, welding, joining, testing or corrosion.</li><li>Industrial experience or placements are desirable, along with a clear interest in a career in materials, marine engineering or defence, and an understanding of its challenges.</li><li>Experience of technical or engineering standards and regulations is beneficial, including those relating to nuclear, health, safety or the environment.</li><li>Many of our graduate 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), Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.</li></ul>Where will you be based?Places on our Materials Engineering Graduate Programme for Autumn 2026 are available in our Marine/Nuclear sector in Plymouth.Based at Devonport in Plymouth, the largest naval base in Western Europe, you’ll be part of the team that delivers critical support to the Royal Navy’s surface ships and submarines. Here, you could work on materials analysis for life-extension projects, develop welding and joining solutions for the overhaul of nuclear-powered submarines, or contribute to inspection and testing programmes that support the integration of advanced systems onboard.We ask our graduates to be flexible as there is the potential to undertake placements in other locations during their programme.Ready to apply?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.&nbsp;

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Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CNC MachinistLocation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plymouth, DevonCompensation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; £35,530 + BenefitsRole Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full time / PermanentRole ID:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SF65130At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a CNC Machinist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.The roleAs a&nbsp;CNC Machinist, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Join our precision manufacturing team at Devonport Royal Dockyard, where you’ll play a vital role in producing high-integrity components to exacting standards. Working in a highly regulated environment, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to critical defence infrastructure while developing specialist skills in a world-class engineering setting.Day-to-day, you’ll responsible for manufacturing high precision components to high specifications.&nbsp;<ul><li>Interpret and manufacture components from technical drawings, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications</li><li>Program CNC machines directly from drawings or patterns to support bespoke or complex production tasks</li><li>Set machines based on manufacturing plans, ensuring optimal tooling and operational readiness</li><li>Conduct conformity checks to validate that finished components meet required quality and dimensional standards</li><li>Operate CNC milling or turning machines</li></ul>This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.Essential experience of the CNC Machinist<ul><li>Proven experience operating CNC turning or milling machines in a precision manufacturing environment</li><li>Skilled in programming and running multi-axis CNC turning centres, ensuring efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Hands-on experience with Siemens and/or Mazak CNC control systems, with the ability to adapt to specific tooling and interface requirements</li></ul>Qualifications for the CNC Machinist<ul><li>Level 3 in CNC programming, operating and/or machining</li></ul>Security ClearanceThe 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 <ul><li>Generous holiday allowance</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</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 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>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Babcock International 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 emai<a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">l 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.<h1>#BABDESTNUC</h1>

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Programme title:&nbsp;Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree ApprenticeshipLevel: 6Salary:&nbsp;Year 1: £25,364Year 2: £28,528Year 3: £34,326Year 4: £36,572Year 5: £39,120Location:&nbsp;Devonport, PlymouthApplication closing&nbsp;date: 18th December 2025Programme start date: September 2026Role ID: &nbsp;67203Want a role that combines mechanical and electrical engineering skills to help solve some of the most complex and unique engineering challenges in UK defence technology? Our 5-year Electro-Mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship is a rare opportunity for you to help commission the nuclear submarines that play a vital role in securing the UK’s long-term defence.About the programmeThis Level 6 apprenticeship will give you practical, real-world experience working on electrical and mechanical systems across our Submarine Commissioning Group.You'll work on the commissioning of nuclear submarines, learning how to perform critical tasks such as system installation, operation, and maintenance, alongside fault diagnosis and rectification.We’ll help you build fundamental skills such as drawing, calculations, specifications, scheduling and reporting. Working with teams from other engineering departments, you’ll also learn the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical design, from concept through to manufacturing.Throughout the programme, you’ll undertake a series of placements to give you a breadth of experience in all areas of Electro-Mechanical Engineering, supporting you to achieve professional registration through the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE).Your education/trainingWhen you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you’ll have earned a BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering.Your training will take place through a mixture of classroom learning and work placements. Each year you’ll spend four weeks at the University of Warwick for theoretical and practical training (attendance at the University for face-to-face sessions is mandatory), with the rest of your time spent onsite at Devonport Royal Dockyard within our Submarine Commissioning Group.Future prospectsAt the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have earned a BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering and gained valuable work experience in nuclear submarine commissioning as a Commissioning Engineer. This will put you on par with peers who have completed our graduate programme and are progressing towards becoming future Lead Engineers or Design Managers within the business.At this stage, you can expect a salary exceeding £42,000 per annum.What you’ll need<ul><li>You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English or equivalent. Plus, one of the following:<ul><li>A-level at Grade A or above in Mathematics and a Physical Science (Chemistry, Geology, Physics &amp; Astronomy), plus an A in one other A-level subject.</li><li>EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma DDD in one of the following subjects: Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Science, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. This must include gaining a Distinction in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units that you are taking in your application.</li><li>Access: Achievement of the HE Diploma, to include 30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction including 15 in Mathematics and 15 in another science of technology subject. Please list the units that you are taking in your application.</li><li>Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum grade of 5 in higher level Mathematics and Physics, and a 4 or above at higher level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Environmental Systems and Societies.</li></ul></li><li>Many of our graduate 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><li>Please note that a successful application for this apprenticeship is dependent on acceptance by our chosen University provider.</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 datesApplications 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.

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Job Title:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Principal Configuration Management EngineerLocation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working ArrangementsCompensation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From £59,000 negotiable depending on experience + BenefitsRole Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Full time / Permanent Role ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SF67009At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Configuration Management Engineer at our Bristol or Plymouth site.The roleAs a Principal Configuration Management Engineer, you will support our work on the Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier vehicle programme, following our agreement to be Patria’s UK build partner. This is a high-profile opportunity to join a major defence programme, contributing to the delivery of a proven, NATO-backed platform for the British Army.Day-to-day you’ll be:<ul><li>Leading the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines across programmes</li><li>Managing engineering change control processes including Change Requests, Notices, and Control Boards</li><li>Collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure consistent CM practices</li><li>Maintaining accurate configuration records and ensuring traceability of requirements and design changes</li><li>Driving continuous improvement in configuration management processes and tools</li></ul>This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.Essential experience of the Principal Configuration Management Engineer <ul><li>Significant experience in configuration management within defence, aerospace, or automotive sectors</li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency with CM tools such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar PLM systems</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li><li>Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams</li><li>Experience in lifecycle management and engineering change control</li></ul>Qualifications for the Principal Configuration Management Engineer<ul><li>Degree in engineering, information systems, or a related technical discipline</li><li>Strong understanding of CM principles and standards (e.g., ISO 10007, DEF STAN 05-57)</li></ul>Security ClearanceThe 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 <ul><li>Generous holiday allowance</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</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 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>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Babcock International For over a century Babcock&nbsp; 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.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&nbsp;<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: 20/10/2025#ESI-ENG

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