Electrical Apprenticeship

Programme title: Electrical Apprenticeship 
Level: SCQF Level 7
Salary: £16,193 or £19,349.00 if aged 21 or over (rising annually to c.£26,943 post apprenticeship)
Location: Cadder Yard, near Glasgow, Scotland 
Application closing date: 31st March 2025
Programme start date: August 2025

Role ID: SF62467

Kickstart your career in engineering with our 4-year Electrical Apprenticeship. Gain technical qualifications and hands-on experience working on major rail projects.

About the programme 

As an electrical apprentice, you'll receive formal training and practical engineering experience, developing skills to support the Babcock Rail business. 

You'll gain experience in design, installation, and testing across various electrical rail disciplines, including points heating, signalling power, and external lighting. This includes both day and night shifts to ensure comprehensive experience in renewal and refurbishment projects.

Your education/training 

During your apprenticeship, you'll work towards an SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5 and an SCQF Level 7 Diploma in Engineering. 

In the first year, you'll train at East Kilbride Group Training Association's facility, completing a National Certificate in an Engineering Discipline and SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5. 

In years 2 to 4, you'll continue training with Higher National Certificate studies on a day-release basis at a local college and complete a SCQF Level 7 Diploma in Engineering. You'll also attend rail safety and technical courses at our Hamilton training facility and work with operational teams to gather the required evidence for your SCQF Level 7 qualification.

Future prospects 

Upon completing the apprenticeship, you'll have two primary career paths to choose from. The first path focuses on gaining further experience and qualifications as an electrician, with opportunities to advance to site supervision roles. Alternatively, you can pursue a career in design and construction, with the potential to become a Contractors Responsible Engineer, a role vital in ensuring that engineering work on infrastructure projects meets the required safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Babcock is dedicated to supporting your continuous development, encouraging you to grow and advance within the company. Whichever path you choose, you'll find ample opportunities to develop your skills and achieve your career goals.

What you’ll need  

• A minimum of 5 SQA National 5s (or equivalent), which should include English, Maths, and a science subject.
• 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 (www.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.

What you’ll get 

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career. In addition, you’ll benefit from: 

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

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

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 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.

Closing dates   

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.