Job Overview
Job purpose
Are you passionate about electrical or mechanical engineering? This 4-year apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to launch your career in the highly specialised field of commissioning engineering. Throughout the programme, you will earn qualifications while gaining valuable practical experience, setting you on the path to a rewarding future.
About The Programme
As a Commissioning Engineer Apprentice at HM Naval Base Clyde, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the correct installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems that support the Royal Navy's vessels, including the Trident and Astute Class submarines.
This apprenticeship offers practical experience in maintaining and testing vital onboard systems, such as hydraulics, high-pressure air systems, motor generators, and 24v DC systems. You will be responsible for testing and commissioning these systems to ensure they are safe and meet design specifications.
Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include
Conducting system health checks
Creating and refining Test Forms to support health checks
Setting up systems for operational use
Performing installation checks
Carrying out performance testing and trials
Fault findings and diagnostics
You may also have opportunities to participate in projects focused on enhancing testing methods and optimising test equipment.
Throughout your time in our Commissioning Group, you will deepen your understanding of the systems and equipment critical to Fleet Engineering. The programme will provide you with valuable insights into engineering standards, advanced techniques, and the crucial role commissioning plays in ensuring the operational success of Royal Navy submarines.
Your education/training
Qualifications
As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive training both on-site and at West College Scotland. Your formal qualifications will be achieved progressively over the course of the programme, as outlined below:
Year 1: Full-time at West College Scotland
SVQ Level 2 (SCQF Level 5) in Performing Engineering Operations
NC Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering – Year 1
Year 2: 3 days per week on site at HMNB Clyde and 1 day per week at West College Scotland
SVQ Diploma Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance in Engineering (SCQF Level 7)
NC Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering – Year 2
Years 3–4: 3 days per week on site at HMNB Clyde (if progressing to HNC) and 1 day per week at West College Scotland SVQ Diploma Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance in Engineering (SCQF Level 7)
HNC Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Future prospects
Upon successfully completing the programme, you’ll be ready to step into the role of Commissioning Engineer at Babcock, with a current starting salary of 38,461.
Your apprenticeship will lay the foundation for a structured career path, with opportunities to progress to the position of Senior Commissioning Engineer.
What you’ll need
National Level 5 qualifications (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, and a Science or technical subject, with grades A–C.
Two additional qualifications at National Level 4 or 5 (or above), with grades A–C.
Many of our apprenticeship programmes 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 programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme. This means if you identify yourself as disabled, and meet the minimum criteria for this job, you should be offered an interview.
