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This 12‑month placement gives you the opportunity to work within the Fuel Route Department, supporting equipment reliability, plant performance and engineering assurance across electrical, mechanical and C&I systems.
You’ll work in a multi‑discipline team, learn the fundamentals of nuclear safety, and gain experience in operational engineering at a functioning power station. You will also take on real project work that contributes directly to plant reliability, safety systems and departmental improvement activity.
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be on track to achieve (or already hold) at least a 2:2 degree in one of the following:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Control & Instrumentation Engineering
- Have strong analytical and technical problem‑solving skills
- Be confident working in a safety‑led, regulated engineering environment
- Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Have a genuine interest in large‑scale engineering, plant systems and nuclear operations
- Hold the legal right to work in the UK from the placement start date
- Curiosity about plant systems, reliability engineering or operational safety
- Experience with technical analysis, lab work or engineering projects
- A proactive approach to learning and problem solving
What You’ll Gain
- Mentorship from highly experienced electrical, mechanical and C&I engineers
- First‑hand experience working on operational nuclear plant systems
- Training in nuclear safety, engineering assurance and human performance tools
- Cross‑functional exposure to other departments in the power station
- A strong foundation for future engineering roles in energy or heavy industry
- Access to a flexible and customisable benefits package, including:
- Electric vehicle leasing
- Discounted gym membership
- Tech and lifestyle vouchers
- Life assurance
- Wellbeing, learning and development support
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
