Engineering Technician and Fitting Apprenticeship

On our Engineering Technician and Fitting Apprenticeship, you will embark on a rewarding career path as a machinist, fitter, or inspector. 

Throughout the programme, you will study at Weston College while working alongside our experienced team at Ashton House in Bristol to learn your trade. This comprehensive approach will equip you with essential technical knowledge and skills in manufacturing. 

As you advance through the programme and refine your expertise, you'll apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios, contributing to the production of critical components for Royal Navy submarines. 

Find out more about each of the trade routes below. You’ll be asked to indicate your preferences during the recruitment process. 

Machinist 
You’ll acquire the skills to produce complex, precision work by machining components. You’ll learn how to create components from metal or specialist materials using conventional or CNC machine tools. 

Fitter 
You’ll learn how to interpret engineering drawings, select materials, and assemble components using various tools and techniques. You'll support the manufacture, installation, testing, fault diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul, and removal of mechanical equipment on submarines. 

Inspector 
You’ll carry out inspection activities throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring safety and compliance. 

Depending on your chosen path, the apprenticeship will take 3 or 4 years.

 

Training:

Through your college studies and on-the-job training, you’ll complete one of the following Level 3 apprenticeships:  

Machining Technician – ST1305  
Engineering Fitter – ST0432  
Engineering Technician, Technical Support Technician – ST0457  
 
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll gain broad expertise in engineering and insight into our operations. We'll equip you with the technical know-how and behaviours to thrive in your programme and beyond.  
 
The culmination of the apprenticeship is passing the required End Point Assessment, which will earn you a nationally recognised apprenticeship certificate.  

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of the programme, you’ll be prepared to take on the role of a machinist, fitter, or inspector 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.  

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, shifts TBC.

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