Magnox Hinkley: Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician -Mechanical Apprenticeship (Level 3) Energus on behalf of Magnox Ltd

As a Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET), you will work on various types of plant and equipment commonly found throughout the Engineering Industry sectors. Duties will involve the mechanical routine maintenance of conventional/radiological plant/systems, and fault finding and repair of all plant and systems.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,550.00

    Salary: 1st Year - £14,550 1st Year after 6 months - £16,050 2nd Year - £19,002 3rd Year - £20,081 4th Year - £21,935

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday, 07:25 - 17:00

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000130052

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Magnox is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy 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.

Hinkley Point A Site is located on the Somerset coast about eight miles from Bridgwater. It is neighboured by a defuelling station and a new build site, both owned by EDF.

The site began construction in 1957 and generation began in 1965. It has two Magnox reactors which are being decommissioned following their final shut-down in 2000. It was the first station in the Magnox fleet to generate more than 103TW hours of electricity.

The site is currently being prepared for entry into care and maintenance.

As a Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET), you will work on various types of plant and equipment commonly found throughout the Engineering Industry sectors.

Key duties/responsibilities:

  • Electrical/Instrument/Mechanical routine maintenance of conventional/radiological plant/systems.
  • Breakdown/fault finding and repair of all plant and systems.
  • Supporting waste operations routine maintenance outages.
  • Build/commission and test of new installations.
  • Calibrations of fixed and portable instruments (conventional and radiological)
  • Supporting existing maintenance technicians during daily work packages
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle mechanical plant and equipment, which will include pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, to agreed specifications
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical plant and equipment
  • Replace, repair and/or remove components in mechanical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition
  • Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in mechanical plant and equipment

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET)
  • Apprentice Maintenance Technician Mechanical – Level 3 Apprenticeship, Hinkley Point A, Bridgwater, TA5 1YA
  • Vacancy code: HKA- Eng2023 (MECH)

Applicants must be aged 17 or over by 04.09.23 due to health and safety reasons and duty of care.

Mechanical: Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician

Apprenticeship standard reference: ST0154 – Level 3

  • National College for Nuclear, Cannington
  • Length of training – 48 months
  • Training will be delivered via block release 

For more details on the Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard visit www.instituteforapprenticeships.org

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Future Career Path:

  • Team Leader
  • Engineering

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE's including mathematics, English & science (Grade at grade 9 to 4 (C or higher)) Essential

Things to consider

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. Due to the remote location of the sites, public transport availability is limited.

About the employer

Magnox is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy 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. 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. We are happy to talk flexible working where possible upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer

Energus on behalf of Magnox Ltd

Address

Hinkley Point A Power Station

TA5 1YA

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Training

Training provider

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Mar 2023