Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Warrington, Bristol, Leicester, or Newbury. The successful candidate will contribute to significant nuclear projects and support initiatives related to the UK's Net Zero commitments. The role includes promoting cooperation across teams, managing design and procurement issues, and ensuring compliance with standards. Applicants should have a minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent experience, with knowledge of CAD tools being advantageous.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Access to digital health services and consultations

Employee share scheme and shopping portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in armed forces receive 10 days paid leave

Holiday Trading benefit

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering leave annually

Responsibilities

• Promoting effective cooperation across Engineering and other teams.
• Interfacing with customers and supply chain on design and procurement issues.
• Ensuring application of procedures, codes, and standards.
• Contributing to Product Safety Assessment and stakeholder engagement.
• Conducting technical investigations and analysis.
• Driving process improvements for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Knowledge of CAD tools and engineering drawing practices

Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders

Ability to achieve and maintain BPSS security clearance

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 at one of our sites in Warrington, Bristol, Leicester, or Newbury.

The role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll contribute to our mission of cleaning up the nuclear legacy and supporting nuclear energy initiatives. Our work spans decommissioning, supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and aiding the operation and build of nuclear power plants. We aim to make nuclear safer, faster, and more cost-effective, supporting UK’s Net Zero commitments through projects like Hinkley C, Sizewell C, and X Energy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting effective cooperation across Engineering and other teams.
• Interfacing with customers and supply chain on design and procurement issues.
• Ensuring application of procedures, codes, and standards.
• Contributing to Product Safety Assessment and stakeholder engagement.
• Conducting technical investigations and analysis.
• Driving 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 welcome applicants from all engineering backgrounds who demonstrate:

• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and 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 digital health services and consultations.
• Employee share scheme and shopping portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in armed forces receive 10 days paid leave.
• Holiday Trading benefit (February-March).
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering leave annually.