Industrial Trainee

Gradbay Limited; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency services consultancy in Morecambe is seeking an emergency planning assistant to support communications and training activities. This opportunity is suitable for students aiming to gain practical experience in high-risk environments, focusing on safety and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a relevant degree and demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a willingness to learn. This position offers competitive compensation and a customizable benefits package.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Customisable benefits package

Life assurance and wellbeing support

Personal development training

Qualifications

• Currently studying or have completed a degree with at least a predicted 2:2.
• Confident in a regulated, safety-driven environment.
• Hold legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency training and simulations.
• Help design and implement emergency response scenarios.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including emergency services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency training and simulations
• Help design and implement emergency response scenarios
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including emergency services
• Support communications planning and safety materials
• Take part in operational site visits and collaborate with engineering and compliance teams

This is an excellent fit for a student seeking practical experience in high-risk, safety-first environments where detail, planning, and regulatory standards are paramount.

Qualifications

• Be currently studying (or have already completed) an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with at least a predicted 2:2 in one of the following:
• Business
• Engineering
• Science (any discipline)
• Have strong analytical and technical problem‑solving skills
• Be confident working in a regulated, safety‑driven environment
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate curiosity, collaboration and a willingness to learn
• Hold the legal right to work in the UK from the placement start date

Desirable

• Basic understanding of nuclear reactor systems and emergency protocol
• Prior teamwork or project experience in high‑stakes environments

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary of £24,500
• Mentoring and support from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to lead or co‑lead improvement projects
• Real‑world involvement in live emergency planning processes
• Experience of collaboration with emergency services and public authorities
• Personal development training and technical exposure
• Access to cross‑functional learning across departments
• Generous pension scheme
• Customisable benefits package (including tech vouchers, gym discounts, EV leasing, and more)
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• Exposure to one of the most secure and regulated industries in the world