Job description
Work for the world you want to live in.
Wouldn’t you want to live in a world where people, populations and the planet thrive? Where technology protects rather than threatens. Where societies feel safe and secure. Where cities and continents feel part of one global community.
We’re an international aerospace, defence and security company, with sites all-round the UK, that do loads of exciting and important things to make the world safer and more secure. We defend nations, save lives and protect communities around the globe.
Cavendish Nuclear
We are Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group and the UK’s leading nuclear services company.
With a highly skilled workforce we are located at offices and sites in the UK as well as internationally. Our people innovate to make nuclear safer, faster, at lower cost and deliver across all aspects of the nuclear energy life cycle, from design and build, through operations and maintenance, to decommissioning, waste management and remediation.
A career with us is hugely rewarding and exciting; one that stretches and challenges individuals to be the best they can be. When you join Cavendish Nuclear, you will have opportunities to work on projects that will have an impact on the future.
At Cavendish Nuclear we put people first. Work with us and you’ll discover that our focus on people is unique.
Process Engineer Apprenticeship
You’ll be based at either out Warrington or Bristol offices for the four years of your programme, with secondments and placements all across the country. In that time, you’ll design processes and technologies supporting a range of activities from New Build to Decommissioning and life extension for our clients’ sites around the world. This will provide experience of the full development lifecycle within a small team and develop an understanding of how this part of our business contributes to our success
The aim of the apprenticeship is to develop an individual as a competent Process Engineer, with the added benefit of obtaining hands on experience in nuclear new build, decommissioning and defence projects. We would also support the individual in achieving Professional Recognition through the Chartered Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
Possible placements
The role will require the individual to participate in various areas of practical and theoretical training combined with the Company specific training given in the workplace.
Candidates will gain a solid foundation within a professional design office and have the opportunity to learn from professional and friendly individuals.
Apprentices also attend university to complete a nationally recognised Level 6 qualification.
What you’ll need
To apply you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher (or equivalent) in English and chemistry as well as Mathematics at B/6 or higher and must have at least grades ABB at A-level including maths and chemistry.
Apprentices without level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level before taking the end-point assessment.
What you’ll get
Generous benefits including:
- Very competitive starting salary
- Fully funded qualifications up to degree level may be available
- Personal development training and opportunities
- Pension scheme with employee contributions matched up to 8% of salary
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working (by local arrangement)
- Discounted shopping and half-price cinema tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
Training
Level 6 Science Industry Process Plant Engineer Degree Apprenticeship Standard which includes a BEng Degree in Chemical Engineering
Additional job details
- Location
- Warrington
- Salary
- £17,710
- Contract, dates and working times
- Fixed term
Full-time
How to apply
All applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at the interview.
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Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 27 March 2023
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Closing date: 27 March 2023