Industrial Trainee

GradBay; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm offers a 12-month industrial placement designed for future business and operations leaders in Morecambe. The role involves exposure to performance improvement, data-driven decision-making, and support for strategic improvements at a nuclear power station. Ideal candidates will hold a minimum 2:2 degree and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary of £24,500 with a comprehensive benefits package, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Electric car leasing

Tech & wellbeing vouchers

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Full training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Must be on track to achieve or hold a minimum 2:2 degree.
• Must have the right to work in the UK from the start date.
• Availability for a full 12-month placement from Summer 2026.
• Confident analysing data and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Performance monitoring and data analysis.
• Supporting organisational learning and event investigations.
• Creating internal communications and improvement campaigns.
• Helping develop and test new training initiatives.
• Contributing to contractor readiness and safety planning.
• Analysing operational data to identify areas for optimisation.

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree in Business

Operations Management

Human Factors

Science or Engineering disciplines

Job description

The Opportunity

Join one of the UK’s key nuclear power stations on a 12-month industrial placement designed for future business and operations leaders. You’ll work within the Performance Improvement team at Heysham 1 , supporting the station’s day-to-day functions and contributing to long-term strategic improvement across the site.

This placement blends analytical work, organisational learning, and business operations, giving you a real-world view of how nuclear stations are run and improved.

What You’ll Be Doing

You'll take on real responsibilities that give you exposure to live projects, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement strategies, including :

• Performance monitoring and data analysis
• Supporting organisational learning and event investigations
• Creating internal communications and improvement campaigns
• Helping develop and test new training initiatives
• Contributing to contractor readiness and safety planning
• Analysing operational data to identify areas for optimisation

Where You’ll Be Based

You’ll be based at Heysham 1 Power Station , one of the UK's advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) stations. You’ll work on-site with experienced professionals across departments, getting real exposure to the operational side of nuclear energy.

Key Criteria (Must-Have)

To be considered, you must :

• Be on track to achieve or already hold a minimum 2 : 2 degree in :
• Business
• Operations Management
• Human Factors
• Science or Engineering disciplines with a business interest
• Have the right to work in the UK from the start date (no visa sponsorship available)
• Be available for a full 12-month placement from Summer 2026
• Be confident analysing data, solving problems, and communicating clearly
• Have a proactive mindset with a willingness to learn from experienced professionals

Nice-to-Have Skills

• An understanding of business process optimisation
• Interest in the energy, utilities or engineering sectors
• Confidence working across different stakeholder groups
• Previous internship or university experience related to business improvement

Salary & Benefits

• £24,500 salary (12-month fixed term)
• Market-leading pension scheme
• Flexible, customisable benefits package , including :
• Electric car leasing
• Tech & wellbeing vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Life assurance
• Full training, mentorship, and structured development
• Real-world impact on the UK’s energy transition