Apprentice Commissioning Engineer

NSG Environmental; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear services company is offering a Level 3 Apprenticeship for an Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician in the UK. This role involves hands-on experience in commissioning, supporting testing initiatives, and developing practical engineering skills while ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs and a BTEC in Engineering Operations, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The apprenticeship promises a structured career path in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and IT skills are essential for this role.
• Candidates must demonstrate attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Organisational and team working skills will be key to success.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in preparing equipment and systems for testing.
• Assist in creating and updating documents like plans and checklists.
• Take part in factory testing to ensure equipment works properly.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Education

5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science (grade C/4 or above)

BTEC in Engineering Operations or equivalent (grade Level 2)

Job description

This four-year Level 3 Apprenticeship lets you work toward the Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician qualification. Gain hands‑on experience in commissioning, develop practical skills, and help deliver projects safely and to the highest standards.

What you’ll do

• Support the team in preparing equipment and systems for testing and commissioning
• Help create and update simple documents such as plans, checklists, and instructions
• Assist with checking equipment is installed correctly before testing begins
• Take part in factory and site testing to ensure equipment works as expected
• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to gather information and review documents
• Help record results, keep documentation up to date, and report any issues to the project team
• Ensure all work follows safety, quality, environmental, and security requirements
• Communicate and work with different teams to help the project run smoothly, following health and safety regulations, standards and guidance
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards and guidance (e.g. segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal)
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations including British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and European Norm (EN)
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles
• Apply problem‑solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact
• Produce job‑specific technical outputs such as engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders (e.g. checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents)
• Record information – paper based or electronic (e.g. energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists)
• Follow standard operating procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices, including physical checks, taking samples, inspections or tests
• Apply continuous improvement techniques and team working principles
• Communicate in writing and verbally with stakeholders, colleagues, managers, and subcontractors
• Use information and digital technology, complying with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies
• Carry out and record learning and development activities
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science (grade C/4 or above)
• BTEC in Engineering Operations or equivalent (grade Level 2)
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working

About the Employer

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.