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Apprenticeship schemeCavendish Nuclear (Babcock)

Cavendish Nuclear Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (Warrington, September 2027)

A 4-year degree apprenticeship at Cavendish Nuclear in Warrington, studying towards a BEng (Hons) in Professional Engineering (Product Design) while working on nuclear new build and decommissioning projects. It starts on 1 September 2027, pays £23,598 a year and closes on 7 December 2026. Cavendish Nuclear also lists matching degree apprenticeships in other engineering disciplines and sites.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Cavendish Nuclear (Babcock)[1]
Who it’s for
GCSEs at grade C in English, maths and science (plus two other subjects) and A-levels in maths and physics (grade C). The post must be filled by a sole UK national and the role needs Baseline Personnel Security Standard and Security Check clearance. No age range is stated.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Paid degree apprenticeship at £23,598 a year with a fully funded qualification (BEng (Hons) via the University of Central Lancashire), 28 days holiday including bank holidays and a competitive pension.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 13
Where
England (Warrington, Cheshire)
Format
In person
Dates

Sources

4 sources

  1. GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship (Cavendish Nuclear listing)

    Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

    Over this 4-year programme, you’ll study towards a BEng (Hons) in Professional Engineering (Product Design)

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship (Cavendish Nuclear listing)

    Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

    Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship (Cavendish Nuclear listing)

    Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

    28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship (Cavendish Nuclear listing)

    Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

    Closes on Monday 7 December 2026

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Closes on Monday 7 December 2026; starts Wednesday 1 September 2027[4]

Apply on findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)

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Who
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Entry
Students apply themselves
Deadline
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Who
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Entry
Students apply themselves
Deadline
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Visit fergusonmarine.com (opens in a new tab)Details: Ferguson Marine Apprenticeship 2027 intake (Port Glasgow)

Cavendish Nuclear Chemical and Process Engineer Degree Apprenticeship (Warrington, September 2027)

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Apprenticeship schemeCavendish Nuclear (Babcock)

A 4-year degree apprenticeship at Cavendish Nuclear in Warrington, working towards a BEng degree through Teesside University on engineering projects that support UK energy security and clean energy goals. It starts on 1 September 2027 and closes on 7 December 2026.

Worth
Paid degree apprenticeship with a fully funded BEng qualification studied at Teesside University, 28 days holiday including bank holidays and a competitive pension.
Who
GCSEs at grade C in English, maths, science, chemistry (plus one other subject) and A-levels in chemistry and maths (grade A/B). Security clearance and UK nationality rules apply. No age range is stated.
Entry
Students apply themselves
Deadline
Closes on Monday 7 December 2026; starts 1 September 2027

Visit findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Cavendish Nuclear Chemical and Process Engineer Degree Apprenticeship (Warrington, September 2027)