Magnox Sizewell: Electrical Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6) Energus on behalf of Magnox Ltd
The successful candidate will work with the engineering team to become a valued addition to a dynamic and pro-active group of engineers. An electrical engineer specifies and oversees maintenance, testing, modification, design and installation of systems and equipment located on the site.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£18,644.00
Salary: 1st Year - £18,644 1st Year after 6 months - £20,385 2nd Year - £24,150 3rd Year - £25,383 4th Year - £27,807
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Working week
Working hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday (07:25-17:00)
Total hours per week: 37.0
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Expected duration
48 Months
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Possible start date
04 Sep 2023
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Date posted
05 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Degree
Level 6 (Degree with honours) -
Reference number
VAC1000130056
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Hear from the hiring manager:
The engineering team is made up of knowledgeable and experienced professionals that provide sound engineering advice to all of our customers and ensure that the plant and apparatus remains available, compliant and safe. We are looking to welcome an individual who is keen to apply their knowledge and gain experience in the application of electrical theory to further develop and innovate their offering to the business.
The successful candidate will work with the engineering team to become a valued addition to a dynamic and pro-active group of engineers.
Site information:
Sizewell A, based on the east Suffolk coast, is firmly on our decommissioning journey, with projects including stabilising the ponds, starting isolation of the turbine hall and upgrading waste facilities.
The decommissioning phase follows 40 years of operation, which finished in 2006, during which time Sizewell generated 110 terawatt hours of electricity.
An electrical engineer specifies and oversees maintenance, testing, modification, design and installation of systems and equipment located on the site. The electrical engineers play a key role in ensuring that the 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
- 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
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Applicants must be aged 17 or over by 04.09.23 due to health and safety reasons and duty of care.
Electrical Engineer – Nuclear Scientist & Nuclear Engineer (integrated degree) Apprenticeship Standard Reference: ST0289 – Level 6
- National College for Nuclear, Cannington
- Length of training – 48 months
- Training will be delivered via block release
- Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment
On completion of the apprenticeship, the nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer will hold a Bachelors (Honours) degree qualification.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Future career path:
- Assistant/trainee engineer
- System/project engineer
- Operations engineer
- Site engineer
- Section head
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Energus on behalf of Magnox Ltd

About disability confident
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/magnox-ltd
Address
Sizewell A Power Station
Sizewell
IP16 4UE
Training
Training provider
BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree)
Level 6 (Degree with honours)
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 nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023