Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing Apprenticeship

You'll get the best of both worlds through a mix of practical experience and classroom learning. You can look forward to 2 days a week at Loughborough College and 3 days at our advanced engineering facility in Whetstone. 

You'll be working as part of the team in our workshop - learning to use a range of power tools, hand tools and test/measuring instruments. You’ll be surrounded by experienced and supportive colleagues, eager to share their knowledge and to bring out the best in you.

What you'll be doing:

Assembly, wiring, and testing of electrical and electronic equipment Using power and hand tools Applying safe working practices Spending time in our Whetstone workshop Opportunities to work at customer sites 

Safety is our top priority, so you'll also learn the best practices for manufacturing, repairing, and testing equipment.

Training:

You will study for a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship through Loughborough College. First-year topics include Engineering, maths, Health & Safety, CAD Design and Maintenance. You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills, while learning to work with minimum supervision and take responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timely delivery of your work.

Training Outcome:

You can expect exposure to exciting projects that will provide excellent preparation for your future career. Once you've completed the apprenticeship, you'll be fully equipped to take on the role of an Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing Technician. Many of our apprentices move into specialised, skilled industries such as nuclear and defence.

Employer Description:
Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security 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 countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working