Process and Plant Engineer Degree Apprentice

DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD LIMITED · Plymouth

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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.

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. 35 hours a week5 yearsIT skills, Attention to detail, Analytical skills, Logical

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C)
  • Maths (grade C)
  • Science (grade C)

A Level in:

  • Mathematics-based subject (grade C)
  • STEM subject (grade C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical

Other requirements

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.

English (grade C), Maths (grade C), Science (grade C), Mathematics-based subject (grade C), STEM subject (grade C), IT skills, Attention to detail, Analytical skills, Logical

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in process and plant engineering. Upon successful completion of the programme, you'll progress into an engineering design delivery or through-life operational support role.

You’ll also have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, a recognised benchmark of engineering competence, which can support your journey into more advanced roles, such as Senior Engineer.

As a global organisation, Babcock provides countless opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. To support your growth, we’ve introduced the Babcock Role Framework, which outlines roles, career pathways, and development opportunities. With every job mapped to these frameworks, you’ll have a transparent view of the steps needed progress your career.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 17 Oct 2026
Apply by 07 Dec 2026

Where you'd be based

PL1 4SG

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