Mechanical Engineer

Babcock International Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the UK nuclear industry as a Mechanical Engineer and contribute to critical projects ensuring safety and efficiency in decommissioning and nuclear energy generation. This full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements with competitive compensation and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Access to a Digital GP, health checks, nutritional consultations

Employee share scheme

Shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists receive 10 days of paid leave

Holiday Trading allows buying or selling annual leave

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering leave annually

Qualifications

• Engineering background with HNC/HND qualification required.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and drawing practices essential.
• Strong relationship-building skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Promote cooperation across engineering and other teams.
• Interface with customers on design specifications.
• Conduct technical investigations and drive process improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of CAD tools

General engineering drawing practices

Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Warrington, Bristol, Leicester or Newbury + Hybrid Working

Compensation: Competitive + benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Mechanical Engineer and play your part in our mission.

The role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be involved in decommissioning nuclear facilities, supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and the operation and build of nuclear power plants. Our goal is to clean up the nuclear legacy and contribute to energy security, safety, and net zero commitments.

Our team handles defence, decommissioning, new build, and nuclear generation projects, winning over 78% of tenders. We innovate to make nuclear safer, faster, and more cost-effective, supporting UK’s Net Zero targets through projects like Hinkley C, Sizewell C, and X Energy.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Promote effective cooperation across engineering and other teams.
• Interface with customers and supply chain on design and procurement specifications.
• Ensure proper application of procedures, codes, and standards.
• Contribute to Product Safety Assessments and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct technical investigations and analysis for problem solving and design improvements.
• Drive process improvements for quality and efficiency.

This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week, based at Bristol, Warrington, Leicester, or Newbury, with hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience

Nuclear experience is not required. We seek candidates who own and deliver, champion high performance, and are willing to challenge the status quo. We welcome applicants from all engineering backgrounds who meet the following:

• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practices.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to achieve and maintain BPSS security clearance.

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, health checks, and nutritional consultations.
• Employee share scheme.
• Shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists receive 10 days of paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows buying or selling annual leave (February-March).
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering leave annually.

As a leader in the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear is committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability.