Mechanical Design Apprenticeship

As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll study for the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard through Loughborough College. 
 
You’ll attend college one day per week during term time. Progress reviews with your college assessor and workplace mentor will take place every 12 weeks, with regular opportunities for feedback and development built in. 



Training:

As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll study for the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard through Loughborough College. 
 
You’ll attend college one day per week during term time. Progress reviews with your college assessor and workplace mentor will take place every 12 weeks, with regular opportunities for feedback and development built in. 



Training Outcome:

Once you complete the programme, you’ll be ready to move into a permanent role as a Mechanical Designer, with the skills, confidence and experience to make a valuable contribution from the outset. 
 
Upon programme completion, you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £39,000. 
 
You’ll also have the opportunity to work toward professional registration, guided by a mentor from a UK engineering institution. 
 
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. 



Employer Description:

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. We provide through-life technical and engineering support for our customers’ assets, delivering improvements in performance, availability and programme cost. Our c27,700 employees deliver these critical services to defence and civil customers, including engineering support to naval, land, air and nuclear operations, frontline support, specialist training and asset management. We also design and manufacture a range of defence and civil specialist equipment, from naval ship and weapons handling systems to liquid gas handling systems. We also provide integrated, technology-enabled solutions to our defence customers in areas such as secure communications, electronic warfare and air defence.



Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working


  • Location: Leicester LE3 1UF
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
  • Posted: 02-Dec-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk