Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Location: Hull, GB, HU13 0GD

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Programme title: Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6

Join our Cavendish Nuclear business and build a career that truly matters. Over this 5-year programme, you’ll study towards a BEng (Hons) in Electro-mechanical Engineering while gaining hands-on experience on initiatives that support the safe delivery of nuclear new build and decommissioning projects.

About the programme

As a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at Cavendish Nuclear, you’ll join a collaborative and experienced team working across all phases of the engineering lifecycle. Whether you’re supporting new build or decommissioning projects, you’ll play a vital role in the UK’s civil nuclear sector helping to deliver national energy resilience, meet net zero commitments, and safely clean up the nuclear legacy.

You’ll work on a variety of nuclear projects, from developing new technologies and maintaining essential systems to extending the life of vital infrastructure. Your day-to-day activities will include hands-on experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D modelling, mechanical calculations, and producing engineering documentation to national and international standards.

As part of your role, you’ll define design requirements, develop 3D CAD models, produce detailed engineering drawings, and carry out scoping calculations. You’ll also prepare equipment specifications, technical reports, and help manage plant and equipment obsolescence to ensure systems remain safe and reliable.

Based at one of our key sites in Humberside, you’ll support major projects at locations like Sellafield. You’ll begin by shadowing experienced engineers, building a strong foundation in design, modelling, calculations, and documentation. As you develop, you’ll take on more complex tasks and gain valuable experience across the full design lifecycle.

You’ll study with the University of Nottingham through the Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship – a five-year programme that combines university teaching with practical experience in the workplace.

For the rest of the year, you’ll continue learning while working. You’ll watch recorded lectures, complete assignments, and carry out projects that relate directly to your job.

At the end of the programme, you’ll graduate with a BEng (Hons) in Electro-mechanical Engineering. You’ll then move on to a final review and assessment, completing your apprenticeship and stepping into your career as a qualified electro-mechanical engineer.

What you’ll need

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths, English and Science, plus one of the following:
  • 104 UCAS points including A Levels in Maths and Physics or another STEM subject at grade C
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Maths units
  • Access Course: 104 points including 15 Level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 104 points from Higher Level subjects including HL6 in Maths and Physics or STEM
  • T Level: Merit in an engineering T-Level discipline
  • IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5
• 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.

What you’ll get

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.