Magnox Dungeness: Electrical Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6) Energus on behalf of Magnox Ltd

Magnox is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity to be part of our challenging mission to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. This opportunity involves being part of the team who are responsible for maintaining the sites Plant systems including the site’s infrastructure.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • 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

  • Working week

    37 hours per 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

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000130062

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Hear from the Hiring Manager

"My engineering team is made up of highly skilled professionals across a range of engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Control & Instrumentation) with the responsibility of maintaining the sites Plant systems including the site’s infrastructure. They provide a focal point of engineering expertise and ownership for a portfolio of assigned plant systems and assets with high nuclear, radiological, environmental, and business significance. They deliver comprehensive engineering services to customers and stakeholders, maintaining long term safety, performance, reliability, material condition and compliance in this highly regulated sector. I’m seeking an Electrical Apprentice to join the engineering team at Dungeness A site. During the Apprenticeship the successful candidate will work alongside the existing engineering team to gain hand on training and experience to a high standard. They will also be attending off site training to gain the qualifications required to achieve a level 6 recognised apprenticeship."

Site Information

Dungeness A Site is located on a 22 hectare site of special scientific interest on the Kent coast. The site stopped generating electricity in 2006 with a lifetime output of 120 terawatt hours. The site is now in its decommissioning phase and is making steady progress, including demolishing its turbine hall and decontaminating its ponds.  Preparations and enabling activities are now underway at Dungeness to facilitate the removal and disposal of the boilers.

An Electrical Engineer specifies and oversees the maintenance on systems and equipment located on the site. The Electrical maintenance engineers play a key role in ensuring that all 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
  • Investigation of emergent plant or equipment deficiencies to allow prompt & efficient rectification
  • 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
  • Ensure that appropriate Quality Assurance measures are applied to all work
  • Ensure that work is completed to the requirements of the specifications, including safety and quality aspects
  • Seek and identify opportunities to allow themselves to develop and regard new tasks as a learning opportunity

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

Electrical Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6 - Integrated Degree)

Dungeness A, Romney Marsh, Kent. TN29 9PP

Vacancy code: DNA- Eng2023 (Elect)

Applicants must be aged 17 or over by 04.09.23 due to health and safety reasons and duty of care, in line with the working time directive.

 

Training Provider Information

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

Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer (Integrated Degree)

Apprenticeship Standard Reference: ST0289 – Level 6 

Qualifications

On completion of the apprenticeship, the nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer will hold a Bachelors (Honours) degree qualification (at level 6), 

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

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent in 3 A levels (A*-C) in Maths & a Science subject (Grade a minimum of 102 UCAS required) 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

Dungeness A Power Station

Dungeness

TN29 9PP

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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 now

Closing date: 31 Mar 2023