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Trainee Mechanical Engineer Apprenticeship

Employer
Energus
Location
Oldbury-on-Severn, Bristol
Salary
From £12,500
Closing date
21 Feb 2021

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Engineering & Aerospace
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Start Date
September
Duration
24 months+

Job Details

Trainee Mechanical Engineer Apprenticeship

Applicants must be aged 18 to apply

Magnox Ltd is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and in particular those that are currently under represented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and female candidates. Our recruitment process is fair, transparent and based on merit.

 

Magnox Ltd is a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) responsible for the safe and secure clean-up of 12 nuclear sites and operation of one hydro-electric plant across the UK.

We are responsible for ensuring that our activities are carried out:

· safely, securely and predictably, with due regard for the environment

· to the satisfaction of the NDA

· in the long-term interests of our organisation, our employees, the local communities and our supply chain partners.

What you'll be doing:

 

Trainee Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship Standard Reference: ST0380 – Level 5

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer you will oversee and specify the maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment. Our Mechanical Maintenance Engineers play a key role in ensuring that the mechanical systems on the site function safely, efficiently & remain complainant with all statutory requirements.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the Engineering Section Head to ensure that site plant is maintained and is suitably safe, efficient and reliable.

• Provide technical support for maintenance activities where required

• Provide technical support to current and future project design and implementation

• Provide technical input to ensure that plant performance and details of component defects are considered as part of the overall system or asset management and future investment strategy.

 

What you'll need:

· Five GCSEs in the 9 to 4 (A* to C) range including Maths, English and a Science subject, and hold a minimum of 96 UCAS points or an existing relevant level 3 qualification.

· Effective oral & written communication skills

· Numeracy / Problem Solving

· Attention to detail and a pro-active approach

· A ‘can-do’ attitude

· Team player

· Interest in a career in mechanical engineering.

· Commitment to safety

 

Training Provider Information

· Bridgewater and Taunton College – National College for Nuclear, Bridgewater

· Length of training – 42 months

· Training will be delivered using a blended online distance learning and block release attendance at college

· Travel, accommodation and meal allowance included for block release if applicable

 

Working Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday (07:25-17:00)

Salary: 1st Year - £12,500, 1st Year after 6 months - £14,000, 2nd Year - £16,836, 3rd Year – TBC, 4th Year - TBC

Key things to consider:

· Due to the remote location of the site, own transport is required.

· The role will involve working outside, at times at heights.

 

Application Information

To apply for this role, please download and complete an application form from the Energus website: www.energus.co.uk/vacancies/magnox-recruitment/

Applications close on Friday 16th April 2021

Assessment days will take place throughout May/June 2021

Company

Located along Britain's Energy Coast in West Cumbria, Energus is a hub of forward thinking business support, developing and enhancing skill-sets for Cumbria and beyond. We are proud to deliver a successful Cyber Security Graduate Programme on behalf of industry and work in partnership with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to deliver CyberFirst & Cyber security training.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01900605665
Location
Energus
Blackwood Road
Lillyhall, Workington
Lillyhall, Workington
Cumbria
CA14 4JW
GB

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