Nuclear jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Plater (Submarines)

Working Pattern: Days

Working location: Derby

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plater to join our Submarines business. Primary Components Operational Business Unit is part of the Rolls Royce Submarine Business. Primary Components is responsible for the manufacture and delivery of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant.

At Rolls-Royce, we develop integrated power and propulsion solutions and innovative technologies that keep our customers one step ahead of an ever-changing world.

Our nuclear business is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority, managing all aspects of plant design, safety, manufacture, performance and through-life support.

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

• Manufacture of high integrity components of varying sizes to tight engineering tolerances.
• Use of all hand tools, torque wrenches and measuring equipment, use of overhead cranes and manipulation equipment.
• Interpretation of manufacturing drawings, customer drawings and written specifications.
• A willingness to learn new skills and processes, undertaking training where necessary.
• Experience of large vessel manufacture in both ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Awareness of HS&E requirements.

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• You must have served a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Understand and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Capable of managing time/resource effectively.
• A flexible-working attitude to taking on other tasks/activities when required.
• Good communication skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.