Key Takeaways
- 12-month industrial placement at Torness Power Station, Scotland.
- Starting salary of £26,050 per annum.
- Support the daily operations of the Nuclear Safety Team, contributing to safety case reviews and compliance assessments.
- Requires a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in maths, physics, or other science/engineering disciplines.
- Must have the right to work in the UK; residency in the UK for at least three of the past five years is ordinarily required for security vetting.
About the Role
This 12-month placement offers a starting salary of £26,050 and the chance to work on site at Torness Power Station.
You’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in ensuring safe reactor operations and compliance with nuclear safety cases. You’ll get stuck into real-world challenges, supported by experts who’ll help you grow.
What You’ll Experience
During your Nuclear Safety Group Industrial Placement, you’ll support the daily operations of our Nuclear Safety Team. Past students have contributed to safety case reviews, supported compliance assessments, and worked on initiatives that ensure safe and reliable generation.
You’ll be immersed in the world of nuclear safety, learning from experts and applying your skills to meaningful challenges. This placement offers a rich learning experience and a chance to make a real impact in a critical area of the energy industry.
Your Work Location
You’ll be based on site at our Torness Power Station in Scotland (EH42), where you’ll work on site and connect with colleagues across the business.
Who You Are
To be eligible for this scheme, you need to be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field (maths, physics, or other science/engineering disciplines).
It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility, we reserve the right in our decisions to give priority to those who already have the right to work in the UK.
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a starting salary of at least £26,050 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.
Recruitment Process
We'll guide you through every stage and keep you updated along the way. You'll be supported by real people, with opportunities to ask questions, learn more and receive feedback where possible.
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