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Location

Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom

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Job description

What you will do in your working day

This is no ordinary engineering Apprenticeship. As a design and draughtsperson, you'll produce detailed drawings, models and specs to guide the manufacture and maintenance of state-of-the-art maritime vessels and infrastructure. 

Focusing on electrical, mechanical or structural design, you'll work on varied projects including submarine and warship refits. Using the latest CAD software and following codes and standards, you'll help to solve real-world engineering challenges. 

You'll gain a broad range of skills including: 

• Interpreting technical specifications
• Assessing design factors and constraints
• Creating CAD models and drawings
• Evaluating and refining designs
• Communicating options to stakeholders

You’ll also have the opportunity to embark on work placements across the site, gaining valuable insights into various operations from a design perspective.  

This will prepare you to join a specialised team of designers who work on a diverse range of projects, including design packages to support submarines and surface vessels. 

The training you will be getting

Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

• Along the way, you’ll study towards a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to complement your on-the-job training

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will move into a substantive position within the business
• On finishing your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to start an exciting career as an Engineering Design and Draughtsperson, supporting the Royal Navy’s fleet.

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Salary

£13.32k per annum