Nuclear Mechanical Handling Engineer - Waste Systems

ALTEN LTD - UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings

Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Handling Engineer to join their Derby/Warrington team. This role focuses on designing and developing bespoke mechanical handling systems for the nuclear sector, involving the retrieval and management of radioactive waste. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering and have 5-10 years of relevant experience. The company offers a range of benefits and emphasizes career development within a diverse engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience level: 5-10 years in a relevant field.
• Awareness of working within regulated environments.
• Direct nuclear experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical handling equipment.
• Support fabrication, installation and commissioning activities.
• Conduct detailed mechanical design and produce manufacturing drawings.
• Work under strict nuclear safety, quality and assurance requirements.

Skills

BS 8888

GD&T

AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor

Concept, detail and manufacturing design activities

Mechanical handling principles

CIMAGE

Application of sound engineering judgement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience

Job description

A global engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Handling Engineer to join their Derby/Warrington team. This role focuses on designing and developing bespoke mechanical handling systems for the nuclear sector, involving the retrieval and management of radioactive waste. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering and have 5-10 years of relevant experience. The company offers a range of benefits and emphasizes career development within a diverse engineering environment.