Mechanical Engineer reference: 1154916101

Cavendish Nuclear: Mechanical Engineer - Shape the Future of Nuclear Energy

Are you a driven Mechanical Engineer looking to make a tangible impact on a critical national asset and contribute to the future of energy? Cavendish Nuclear, a leader in the UK nuclear industry and part of the esteemed Babcock International Group, presents a compelling opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer based at their Hartlepool Power Station site in County Durham.

This permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) offers the chance to play a pivotal role in extending the operational life of Hartlepool Power Station, contributing to both its current generation activities and crucial post-generation phases. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of this vital energy infrastructure.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out for Your Career Path?

• Impactful Contribution: Directly influence the safe and efficient operation of a key UK energy asset. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to national energy security.
• Career Growth & Development: Cavendish Nuclear, as part of Babcock International Group, offers excellent development opportunities. You'll gain exposure to exciting engineering projects and have the potential to develop your skills significantly within a dynamic working environment. Your career could even span international opportunities within the wider Babcock network.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Beyond a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a generous holiday allowance, a matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, access to a Digital GP and health services through Aviva DigiCare+, an employee share scheme, and shopping savings portals.
• Work-Life Support: Benefits like "Be Kind Day" for volunteering, holiday trading options, and an employee assistance programme covering physical, mental, and financial wellbeing demonstrate a commitment to supporting employee welfare.
• Industry Leadership: Work for a company at the cutting edge of the nuclear industry, involved in clean energy, defence, new build, and decommissioning projects, driving innovation for safer, faster, and more cost-effective nuclear solutions.

Key Responsibilities and Daily Activities:

In this role, you will be instrumental in:

• Conducting technical fault finding and generating insightful reports to drive operational excellence.
• Creating and specifying detailed work packs for essential maintenance activities.
• Overseeing and supporting the safe execution of fuel route tasks.
• Applying operational and maintenance management procedures diligently in your daily work.
• Ensuring strict compliance with site licence requirements, statutory regulations, and safety rules.

What Candidates Should Consider:

• Essential Experience: A strong foundation in technical fault finding, procedure/task instruction creation, understanding of safe systems of work, and proven compliance within a regulated industry are crucial.
• Educational Background: While an engineering degree in a relevant discipline is preferred, an HNC qualification will also be considered.
• Security Clearance: This role requires the successful candidate to achieve and maintain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance. Potential candidates should review the UK government's guidance on security clearance levels.
• Location: The role is site-based at Hartlepool Power Station, County Durham. Candidates should be prepared for this location.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer seeking to advance their career within a highly reputable organisation, contributing to a vital sector and enjoying a robust benefits package. If you are ready to take on new challenges and grow within the nuclear industry, this role at Cavendish Nuclear could be the perfect next step.