Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Orano; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for a 2-year graduate scheme in Warrington. The role involves supporting design development and providing mechanical engineering expertise across various projects. Ideal candidates must have a minimum 2:1 MEng (Hons) / MSc in Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering and demonstrate skills in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Competitive benefits include annual leave, medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

1 additional day off for every year of service (capped at 5 days)

Professional membership subscription paid

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus scheme

Non-contribution pension scheme

Responsibilities

• 3D modelling for projects.
• Develop concepts into viable solutions.
• Create 2D detail design drawings to BS8888.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and clients.
• Prepare mechanical handling/flow diagrams.

Skills

Initiative in problem-solving

Verbal and written communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Enthusiastic and keen to learn

Education

2:1 MEng (Hons) / MSc in Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering

Job description

During your time as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will be part of a 2-year graduate scheme in which your employment will continue thereafter. Your work here will have a real impact on making our world safer both for now and for future generations to come. This early exposure will equip you with the breadth of knowledge to ensure you start off with a strong footing in your career with us.

Role Overview

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will support the design development of decommissioning strategies, providing technical mechanical engineering expertise across the full asset life cycle and develop solutions for turnkey projects. There may be an opportunity to do secondments with other disciplines that you are interested in too.

Key Responsibilities

• 3D modelling
• Develop concept design ideas into viable solutions
• 2D detail design drawings - to BS8888
• Collaborative working with other disciplines/Clients
• Mechanical Handling/Flow diagrams
• Production of engineering specifications and documentation
• Site visits (project dependent international travel)
• Mechanical engineering calculations
• Working closely with Mechanical Engineers
• Working with/to engineering (British and international) design standards and codes
• IMechE support and mentoring

Education

Min 2:1 MEng (Hons) / MSc in a Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering field

Skills

• Demonstrative initiative on moderate problem solving within assigned tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational skills
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good team player
• Enthusiastic and keen to learn.

Location & Hours

This position is based at our Warrington office. It is a full- time 37 hour position with 2 days minimum in the office.

About Orano Limited

Organization Orano Limited is the Orano group entity operating in the UK, working with the majority of the UK's nuclear clients and specialising in decommissioning, waste, and special nuclear material management. Orano Limited employs around 85 staff based at its offices in Abingdon, Warrington and Whitehaven. The company acts as the UK gateway to the global capability of Orano and combines this with a 40-year track record in the UK, marrying the group's international know-how with expertise in UK regulations and decades of UK nuclear site experience.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional 1 day off for every 1-year service which is capped at 5
• One Professional Membership subscription paid for by the company and support for Chartership goals
• Private medical insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Non Contribution pension scheme
• and much more!