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Non-Destructive Testing Apprenticeship (Helensburgh)
Curious about a career that combines cutting-edge technology with national security? Join our 4-year Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Apprenticeship at HM Naval Base Clyde and help get submarines to sea, safely.
About the programme
As an NDT Apprentice based at HM Naval Base Clyde, you'll be vital to our Fleet Time Support programme, ensuring the Royal Navy’s Vanguard and Astute-Class nuclear submarines are ready for their important missions.
You’ll be responsible for conducting surveys to ensure work has been completed to the correct standards before submarine deployments.
Your day-to-day will be far from ordinary:
- Carrying out detailed surveys and upholding rigorous standards
- Collating and analysing survey reports
- Working with key stakeholders to assure compliance with specific regulations and codes
- Producing crucial technical reports
- Assisting with work package sequencing
- Supporting the management team to maintain and improve safety.
You’ll also be a key member of the Radiography Team at HMNB Clyde, working as a trainee radiographer and developing your skills in this specialist field.
At the end of your programme, you'll be a well-rounded professional ready to take on the role of Nuclear Procedures and Standards Inspector Trainee.
Your education/training
During your apprenticeship, you'll earn the following qualifications through West College Scotland:
- SVQ 2 Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5
- NC in Welding & Fabrication at SCQF Level 6
- SVQ 3 Technical Services Non-Destructive Testing at SCQF Level 6
- HNC in Welding & Fabrication at SCQF Level 7
Additional training includes PCN Level 2 NDT Visual Inspection and Liquid Dye Penetrant by Lavender Training.
What you’ll need
- Maths at National 5 or above or equivalent.
- English at National 5 or above or equivalent.
- Science or Technical subject at National 5 or above or equivalent.
- Two other subjects at National 4 or National 5 or above.
- Many of our early careers roles 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 roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.
What you’ll get
If you’ve got an interest in business, engineering, science or technology, a Babcock apprenticeship could be for you.
As a Babcock apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in the workplace while also undertaking a part-time course with a training provider.
We offer a competitive apprentice starting salary and benefits, this varies between £12,000 to £22,000 per annum, dependant on the apprenticeship level, discipline and location. You can find the specific salary on the individual job posting.
As an apprentice, you’ll also receive a superb package of benefits including personal development training and opportunities, a minimum of 28 days of holiday including bank holidays and a competitive pension scheme.
As you progress through your career, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue further education opportunities and higher-level qualifications.
We are very proud that apprentices choose to stay with us long after completion of their apprenticeship. In fact, many of our senior managers started their careers as apprentices in Babcock.
Your career development
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.
Closing dates
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Babcock
Babcock is an international defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France, and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus counties. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.
How to apply
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.
Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
