Job description
Want to be part of cutting-edge engineering projects that help support the Royal Navy? Join our Materials Engineering Graduate Programme and you could shape the future of naval engineering.
Our Materials Engineering Graduate Programme offers an exciting and immersive learning experience. You’ll work within Engineering Services, rotating through various placements including Metallurgy & Materials, Welding Design, and Non-Destructive Testing departments.
You’ll gain practical experience with new technologies and work alongside engineers from diverse backgrounds, all while being involved in the day-to-day operation of a centre of excellence.
As part of this programme, we encourage mobility across our sectors to give you a broader experience and wider exposure to our business.
Materials Engineering at Babcock
On the Materials Engineering Graduate Programme, you will:
- Engage in projects involving Additive Manufacturing, materials design, mechanised welding, and research development of new welding and Non-Destructive Testing processes.
- Work on tasks for both submarine and surface fleet platforms.
- Participate in in-water engineering projects.
- Develop your technical knowledge, project management, and personal skills.
- Contribute to the continued safe service of the Royal Navy and shape future platform processes and techniques.
You’ll have the chance to rotate through various departments, allowing you to develop a wide range of skills in different areas of metallurgy and engineering. Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to enhance your management and professional skills, with personalised one-on-one support and mentorship to help you progress toward achieving Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.
What you'll get
- We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
- A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
- Generous pension and employee share schemes
- Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
- Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
Your career development
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 Graduate Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partner Gen Healthy Minds, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.
What we are looking for
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- A genuine interest in metallurgy and materials engineering.
- Knowledge of materials testing and application, welding, or non-destructive testing is beneficial.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Many of our early careers roles 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 roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK. For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £32,500*
Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 17 December 2024
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Closing date: 17 December 2024