Magnox Dungeness: Electrical Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6)
Energus
Full Time
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
Overview:
Level 6 Apprenticeship (Integrated Degree)
Magnox is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy safely and successfully on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate, and even exceed our greatest achievements.
Hear from the Hiring Manager
My engineering team is made up of highly skilled professionals across a range of engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Control & Instrumentation) with the responsibility of maintaining the sites Plant systems including the site’s infrastructure. They provide a focal point of engineering expertise and ownership for a portfolio of assigned plant systems and assets with high nuclear, radiological, environmental, and business significance. They deliver comprehensive engineering services to customers and stakeholders, maintaining long term safety, performance, reliability, material condition and compliance in this highly regulated sector. I’m seeking an Electrical Apprentice to join the engineering team at Dungeness A site. During the Apprenticeship the successful candidate will work alongside the existing engineering team to gain hand on training and experience to a high standard. They will also be attending off site training to gain the qualifications required to achieve a level 6 recognised apprenticeship.
Site Information
Dungeness A Site is located on a 22 hectare site of special scientific interest on the Kent coast. The site stopped generating electricity in 2006 with a lifetime output of 120 terawatt hours. The site is now in its decommissioning phase and is making steady progress, including demolishing its turbine hall and decontaminating its ponds. Preparations and enabling activities are now underway at Dungeness to facilitate the removal and disposal of the boilers.
Responsibilities:
Trainee Electrical Engineer
An Electrical Engineer specifies and oversees the maintenance on systems and equipment located on the site. The Electrical maintenance engineers play a key role in ensuring that all electrical equipment on the site functions safely, efficiently & remains complainant with all statutory legislation.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Training Provider Information
Benefits Package
Future Career Path
Additional Information
Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.
Working Information
Working hours:
Salary:
Application Information
To apply for this role, please complete the application form on the Energus website.
*Magnox apprenticeship vacancies are advertised by site and discipline, to ensure you are considered for the role which is of most interest to you, please only submit one application. You are able to express interest in other vacancies on your application form*
Applications close on Friday 31st March 2023
Assessment centre days will take place throughout April/May/June 2023
Ref: IndeedEnergus01
Magnox Dungeness: Electrical Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6)
Level 6 Apprenticeship (Integrated Degree)
Dungeness A, Romney Marsh, Kent. TN29 9PP
Vacancy code: DNA- Eng2023 (Elect)
Applicants must be aged 17 or over by 04.09.23 due to health and safety reasons and duty of care, in line with the working time directive.
Magnox is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy safely and successfully on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate, and even exceed our greatest achievements.
At Magnox, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.
Hear from the Hiring Manager
My engineering team is made up of highly skilled professionals across a range of engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Control & Instrumentation) with the responsibility of maintaining the sites Plant systems including the site’s infrastructure. They provide a focal point of engineering expertise and ownership for a portfolio of assigned plant systems and assets with high nuclear, radiological, environmental, and business significance. They deliver comprehensive engineering services to customers and stakeholders, maintaining long term safety, performance, reliability, material condition and compliance in this highly regulated sector. I’m seeking an Electrical Apprentice to join the engineering team at Dungeness A site. During the Apprenticeship the successful candidate will work alongside the existing engineering team to gain hand on training and experience to a high standard. They will also be attending off site training to gain the qualifications required to achieve a level 6 recognised apprenticeship.
Site Information
Dungeness A Site is located on a 22 hectare site of special scientific interest on the Kent coast. The site stopped generating electricity in 2006 with a lifetime output of 120 terawatt hours. The site is now in its decommissioning phase and is making steady progress, including demolishing its turbine hall and decontaminating its ponds. Preparations and enabling activities are now underway at Dungeness to facilitate the removal and disposal of the boilers.
Role Information
Trainee Electrical Engineer
Apprenticeship Standard Reference: ST0289 – Level 6
An Electrical Engineer specifies and oversees the maintenance on systems and equipment located on the site. The Electrical maintenance engineers play a key role in ensuring that all electrical equipment on the site functions safely, efficiently & remains complainant with all statutory legislation.
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
- Investigation of emergent plant or equipment deficiencies to allow prompt & efficient rectification
- 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
- Ensure that appropriate Quality Assurance measures are applied to all work
- Ensure that work is completed to the requirements of the specifications, including safety and quality aspects
- Seek and identify opportunities to allow themselves to develop and regard new tasks as a learning opportunity
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of 102 UCAS points and three A levels (A* to C) including Maths and a Science subject, or a relevant level 3 qualification such as a BTEC level 3 extended diploma with a strong mathematical element- 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 Control & Instrumentation engineering
- Commitment to safety
Training Provider Information
National College for Nuclear, Cannington- Length of training – 48 months
- Training will be delivered via block release
Benefits Package
Flexible working – where possible upon completion of the apprenticeship- Equivalent of 25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays - option to buy or sell up to one week each year
- Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to a wellbeing App
- Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount
- Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development
- We have various employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing mission at Magnox
Future Career Path
- Assistant/Trainee Engineer
- System/Project Engineer
- Operations Engineer
- Site Engineer
- Section head
Additional Information
Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.
There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included, and able to perform at their best.
At Magnox we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.
We are happy to talk flexible working where possible upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Working Information
Working hours:
37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday (07:25-17:00)
Salary:
1st Year - £18,644
1st Year after 6 months - £20,385
2nd Year - £24,150
3rd Year - £25,383
4th Year - £27,807
Application Information
To apply for this role, please complete the application form on the Energus website.
*Magnox apprenticeship vacancies are advertised by site and discipline, to ensure you are considered for the role which is of most interest to you, please only submit one application. You are able to express interest in other vacancies on your application form*
Applications close on Friday 31st March 2023
Assessment centre days will take place throughout April/May/June 2023
Ref: IndeedEnergus01
Energus
www.energus.co.uk
Workington, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Public
