Mechanical Engineer Nuclear Degree Apprenticeship

2 days ago

Reading, United Kingdom Vinci Full time
Mechanical Engineer Nuclear Degree Apprenticeship

Purpose of the job

Nuvia is looking for an ambitious individual to undertake Nuvia's Nuclear Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering. Our Apprenticeship will see the successful individual placed within our Consultancy Engineering Division with separate secondments to the Core Engineering, FEA Analysis, Transport Team, and others to be arranged.
Our Nuclear Degree Apprenticeship programme is aimed at people who have a passion for learning, ambition to succeed and can rise to different challenges. If you are interested in working with some of the industry's leading individuals, enjoy problem solving then this might be the role for you.
Why Nuvia
Nuvia are a subsidiary of VINCI construction. Nuvia are an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear. Nuvia are involved with most nuclear sites and projects across the UK and some international based projects.
Nuvia are a performance-driven company, who are committed to the development of our people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.
What is required
To apply for this position, you would need the following:
- 5 GCSE's (A*-C's or 5-9) including Maths, English and Science
- 3 A level's (A*-C) including Maths and Science related subjects or HNC in a relevant subject
In addition to academic requirements, once the apprenticeship starts Nuvia will ask the successful individual to become a STEM ambassador, to become a member of the Young Generation Network (YGN) and complete other internal/external courses.
The role will offer several opportunities across our sites, within the UK and potentially internationally. The ideal candidate would be open to travel as part of this role, with an initial base either at our Warrington or Harwell office.
Occupational Skills and Knowledge
By the end of the apprenticeship, you will be able to:
Work competently in a technical nuclear environment, understand, and promote personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Radiation Protection, Environmental Protection, Quality, Security, Safeguards and principles of Risk Management.
Analyse engineering and scientific problems selecting and using mathematical, engineering and scientific tools to provide suitable solutions to nuclear applications, with considerations of the entire life cycle of a nuclear facility.
Develop and critically apply knowledge of the concepts, principles and theories relevant to the interdisciplinary fields of nuclear technology.
Synthesise information from a variety of sources and apply to the solution of a particular nuclear technology application.
Demonstrate an understanding of stakeholder requirements, commercial awareness, business improvement, project and business management techniques relevant to the nuclear industry.
Apply their science or engineering discipline knowledge to the development,

6. Apply their science or engineering discipline knowledge to the development, operation, maintenance and progression of technologies used for decommissioning (e.g. remote handling and robotics), waste management. and Nuclear Power Generation.
7. Specify, plan, manage, conduct and report on nuclear projects
8. Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence, recognising inherent uncertainties and limitations.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of Regulatory requirements both national and international.
10. Develop technical reports that meet requirements of the prevailing verification process.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of the nuclear industry (past, present, and future) and the business, political and community environment in which the company operates including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of the technology, safety, environmental and economics of nuclear fuels and the nuclear fuel cycle.
13. Apply the standards for nuclear professional practice as required by the industry and professional body institutions.

Behaviours

Communicate effectively and appropriately using a full range of skills; technical presentation to a scientific / engineering audience, active listening, professional writing, professional body language.
Demonstrate reliability, integrity, and respect for confidentiality on work related and personal matters.
Work autonomously and interact effectively within a wide, multi-disciplinary project team.
Understand the impact of work on others, especially where related to equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
Manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule.
Demonstrate a supportive attitude to change and respond positively to change management processes.
Take responsibility for personal development, demonstrating commitment to learning and self- improvement and be open to feedback.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal safety behaviours and understanding of the consequences as set out in the nuclear industry requirements.
Take responsibility to actively challenge unsafe behaviours and conditions in the workplace to help reinforce nuclear, radiological, and conventional safety over competing goals to ensure the protection of people and the environment.
Demonstrate compliance by following rules, procedures and principles to ensure work completed is fit for purpose and pay attention to detail and carry out error checks throughout work activities.
Demonstrable commitment to sustainability in work design and application.
Be an enthusiastic advocate for the nuclear industry with the ability to represent this industry to a variety of audiences.

Why us?

The Job Description is a broad statement of the purpose, scope, and responsibilities essential to performing within the role to a required standard. The role and responsibilities defined within will change with technology, working practices and redefining of roles, and the process will be reviewed as changes demand. The format does not require every single task to be recorded, instead the Job Description is written in a 'generic' style that permits flexibility but defines the boundaries of responsibility and accountability.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.

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