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Location: Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD
Onsite

Ready to learn a skilled trade and become a specialist in pipefitting? Our 4‑year Engineering Trades Apprenticeship is your gateway to mastering this essential craft while gaining hands‑on experience maintaining the Royal Navy’s fleet.

As a Pipefitter Apprentice, you’ll be at the forefront of building and maintaining the Royal Navy’s fleet.

You’ll work on a variety of projects such as new builds, upgrades to existing vessels, and other commercial engineering projects. Throughout the programme, you’ll gain specialist pipefitting skills, including installing, assembling, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing mechanical piping that carries fuel, chemicals, water, steam, and air in various process piping systems.

Key learning areas include:

• Health and safety
• Planning and documentation
• Engineering mathematical and scientific principles
• Methods and techniques
• Structure, properties and characteristics of materials
• Diagnostic methods to overcome problems
• Interpreting engineering drawings and data
• Adhering to and refining processes and procedures

In addition to technical expertise, the programme focuses on developing soft skills such as clear communication, effective teamwork, problem‑solving, attention to detail, and continuous personal development.

The apprenticeship combines on‑the‑job training with academic learning at Fife College.

• Year 1 – August to end of June: Full‑time study at Fife College with day release on site.
• Year 2 – Full‑time work, applying and building on the skills learned in Year 1.
• Year 3 – Full time work; if pursuing an HNC, attend college one day per week.
• Year 4 – 100 % of your time in the workplace, focusing on completing logbooks and fulfilling all qualification requirements.

Upon successful completion, you’ll achieve a Modern Apprenticeship Qualification at SCQF and qualify as an Engineering Technician specialising in pipefitting.

Salary: Over £36,000 upon completion, with opportunities for higher‑level qualifications and career advancement within Babcock.

• A minimum of four National 5s at grade C or above, including Maths, English, and a Science or Technical subject.
• A genuine interest in your chosen trade, with a willingness to learn, ask questions, and collaborate.
• The ability to follow instructions and plan work with safety as a top priority.
• A team player who demonstrates respect and professionalism toward colleagues, customers, and supervisors.
• Eligibility for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

• 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
• STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities
• Automatic enrolment in the Apprentice Development Programme, including digital and face‑to‑face sessions with wellbeing and performance experts.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. Submit your application and complete any required online assessments as soon as possible for the best chance of being considered.