Engineering & Maintenance Industrial Placement 2024

2 weeks ago


Sellafield, United Kingdom Bridge of Hope Full time

Job number: SP05180

Profession: Engineering and Maintenance

Location: Sellafield, West Cumbria

Contract type: Industrial Placement

**Salary**: £23,000

Posting date: 13/02/2024

Closing date: 10/03/2024

Unlock Your Potential

Sellafield Ltd is excited to offer ambitious students the opportunity to join our Industrial Placement (IP) Scheme. This 12-month programme is designed for current students undertaking extended degrees or those on gap years who seek valuable industry experience.

Who are we?

Seventy-five years ago, we helped to create the nation’s nuclear deterrent. Today, we’re using our unrivalled knowledge of nuclear to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

In cleaning up the birthplace of the UK’s nuclear industry, we are once again generating growth and employment in West Cumbria, the North West of England and beyond.

Our 11,000 strong workforce is joined by more than 40,000 people from the best of the best in the nuclear supply chain, from small Cumbrian businesses to global market leaders. We need this diversity of thinking, of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Industrial Placements

Our placement students are entrusted with significant responsibilities, actively contributing to both our current challenges and our future mission. You will have the unique opportunity to glean insights from industry and world-leading experts, individuals with decades of experience who are dedicated to nurturing the next generation.

In the initial months of your industrial placement with us, you will participate in a graduate assessment centre. During this assessment, our evaluators will identify areas for your professional development, which will serve as guiding objectives for the duration of your placement. These goals may encompass enhancing your presentation skills and gaining deeper insights into our company’s operations.

To assist you in achieving these objectives, you will receive guidance and support from senior coordinators and your line manager. A comprehensive performance review will be conducted at the conclusion of your placement to assess your potential. Those who excel will be extended an opportunity to join our graduate programme upon completing their studies.

Recognizing that certain universities may have specific placement requirements aligned with your degree, rest assured that our support networks are well-informed of these considerations. We take these into account when defining your scope of work and crafting your objectives.

Engineering and Maintenance Industrial Placement: Sellafield, Cumbria

Engineering and Maintenance at Sellafield Ltd faces some of the most unique & challenging work in the industry, and our profession enables us to accelerate high hazard reduction in a safe, environmentally responsible, cost effective and pragmatic manner.

As an Industrial Placement Student within the Engineering & Maintenance Profession, you will have one, twelve-month placement in Central Reliability, Plant facing or Equipment Programme area. This will support you in developing technical knowledge and behavioural skills.

Your performance will be tracked, with 6 monthly appraisals and regular check ins.

You will feel strong sense of inclusion from day 1 of joining your team. You will be given the opportunity to get involved in projects, or roles in parallel to the work you deliver in your placements, give back to the community through social impact and STEM activities, and work on your personal development.

The work you will be involved in, is directly aligned to UK SPEC supporting progression towards EngTech and IEng. You will be provided with a professionally registered Technical Mentor who will support you not only on Industrial Placement Scheme, but throughout your career at Sellafield Ltd, should you return as a Graduate Trainee. There is an active expectation that individuals shall progress to achieve professional registered status.

We are looking for
- Students currently enrolled in an extended degree/sandwich degree or taking a break from their studies in the following disciplines: Engineering disciplines including Chemical/Process, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical.
- Those working towards achieving a 2:2 classification or above.
- Those with a strong commitment to personal and professional development.
- Those with enthusiasm to learn about the nuclear industry and contribute to the Sellafield mission.
- Preference for students who will be heading into their final year of study following completion of the placement, but not essential.

Please note: Working at Sellafield Ltd requires you to achieve both security and medical clearance throughout the on-boarding process.

What you will receive in return
- As an Industrial Placement student, you’ll join us on 12-month fixed term contract, with a competitive salary of £23,000.
- If you’re relocating here from more than 30 miles away, we’ll support you with a relocation allowance of £1,20



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