Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice

NUVIA LIMITED

Warrington (WA3 6XG)

Closes in 8 days (Saturday 14 February 2026)

Posted on 4 February 2026

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Summary

As a Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice at NUVIA, you’ll join a five‑year programme blending study with hands‑on nuclear project work. You’ll support decommissioning, waste, defence and power projects from day one, gaining full lifecycle experience and professional mentoring.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 3.45pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

  • Applying engineering principles to support design, performance optimisation, and operational management
  • Producing technical documentation and drawings that meet industry and regulatory standards
  • Performing engineering calculations and analysis using scientific and mathematical tools
  • Applying theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges
    Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
  • Engaging with the supply chain
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
  • Developing digital engineering skills through a range of digital software

Additional Opportunities:

  • Introduction to Nuclear course
  • Membership in Nuvia’s Early Careers Group (ECG)
  • Act as a STEM Ambassador in outreach activities
  • Network through the Young Generation Network (YGN)
  • Participate in industry competitions and awards (e.g., WorldSkills UK, NSAN)
  • Visit nuclear sites and live projects

Professional development training, including:

  • Professional Dialogue Skills
  • Report Writing
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Foundational Project Management Skills

Where you'll work

304 Bridgewater Place
Birchwood Park, Birchwood
Warrington
WA3 6XG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

Training course

Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Work competently in a technical nuclear environment, understand and promote personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Radiation Protection, Environmental Protection, Quality, Security, Safeguards and principles of Risk Management.
  • Apply their science or engineering discipline knowledge to the development, operation, maintenance and progression of technologies used for Decommissioning (e.g. remote handling and robotics), Waste Management, Reprocessing, and Nuclear Power Generation.
  • Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence, recognising inherent uncertainties and limitations.
  • Apply design processes including materials selection that meet nuclear industry standards.
  • Apply the standards for nuclear professional practice as required by the industry and professional body institutions.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5-9)
  • maths (grade 5-9)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths, Science, Engineering (grade A-C)

T Level in:

Engineering (grade Merit - Distinction*)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Merit- Distinction*)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative

Other requirements

  • Must be eligible for security and medical clearance

About this employer

As a subsidiary of, VINCI Construction, NUVIA Group are an international organisation that operate across many highly regulated sectors, including Nuclear. We have the opportunities, innovation, and support, that is synonymous with such a global giant. Using our joint expertise, we collaborate with diverse clients and nuclear sites and get involved with multiple projects across the UK and overseas. We are a performance-driven organisation, committed to the development of our people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Mechanical Engineer

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013031.

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Closes in 8 days (Saturday 14 February 2026)

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