Welcome to a world where your science skills have a direct impact on national safety. During this undergraduate placement year, you’ll work within Devonport Royal Dockyard’s UKAS-accredited laboratories, specialising in Chemistry and Radiochemistry.
Here, you’ll receive training and gain experience in areas such as water chemistry, oils chemistry, confined space testing and radionuclide analysis. You’ll also develop practical expertise using specialist equipment, applying chemical analysis to help ensure the safe operation of Royal Navy vessels.
Some days, you’ll be in the laboratory, learning and applying core scientific techniques. On others, you’ll be out in the dockyard, gaining a broader understanding of our operations and how your work supports them.
Throughout the programme, you’ll build your technical skills, discover your strengths, and take meaningful steps towards shaping your future in science.
Our placements are about more than work experience – they’re an opportunity to immerse yourself in life at Babcock, form meaningful connections, and develop skills that will set you up for your future career.
You’ll work alongside supportive colleagues and gain guidance from experienced professionals every step of the way.
We value the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that placement students bring to our team. We believe you have the potential to shape the future of our business. But we also understand that this placement is as much about you assessing what’s right for you as it is about us getting to know you. Perform well, and you could be considered for a position on our graduate programme – your journey with Babcock could just be getting started.
Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there’s a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.
Please apply to one programme only. If we receive more than one application from you, we’ll assess the first one submitted. If your chosen programme becomes oversubscribed, we may contact you to discuss other programmes you could be eligible for.
We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Our team will contact you after receiving your application to discuss your requirements and the support available.
We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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