Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship
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Company DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD LIMITED
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Provider THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
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Location Plymouth, PL1 4SG
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £27,381.00 per year
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Sector Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref NAS-2000058718
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Application Deadline Date 07/12/2026
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Start Date 01/09/2027
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Positions Available 2
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Working Week Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Brief Description
Want a role that combines mechanical and electrical engineering skills to help solve some of the most complex and unique engineering challenges in UK defence technology? Our 5-year Apprenticeship is a rare opportunity to contribute to the commissioning of nuclear submarines or to work on the cranes and lifting equipment that support them.
Training to be Provided
When you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you’ll have earned a BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
Your training will take place through a mixture of classroom learning and work placements. Each year you’ll spend four weeks at the University of Warwick for theoretical and practical training (attendance at the University for face-to-face sessions is mandatory), with the rest of your time spent onsite at Devonport Royal Dockyard within our Submarine Commissioning Group or Mechanical Handling Group.
Future Prospects
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have earned a BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering and gained valuable work experience in a highly technical and complex environment. This will put you on par with peers who have completed our graduate programme and are progressing towards taking their roles of responsibility.
At this stage, you can expect a salary exceeding £42,000 per annum.
Vacancy Detail
- This Level 6 apprenticeship will give you practical, real-world experience working on electrical and mechanical systems across our Submarine Commissioning Group or the Mechanical Handling Group
- You'll work on the commissioning of nuclear submarines or work on all technical aspects of the Mechanical Handling assets across site, learning how to perform critical tasks such as system installation, operation, and maintenance, alongside fault diagnosis and rectification
- We’ll help you build fundamental skills such as drawing, calculations, specifications, scheduling and reporting. Working with teams from other engineering departments, you’ll also learn the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical design, from concept through to manufacturing
- Throughout the programme, you’ll undertake a series of placements to give you a breadth of experience in all areas of Electro-Mechanical Engineering, supporting you to achieve professional registration
Other Information
Please note that a successful application for this apprenticeship is dependent on acceptance by our chosen University provider.
Many of our 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 and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.
For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.
Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national.
This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.