Actemium Design: Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship

Actemium Design

Whitehaven, CA28 7UX

Closes on Friday 28 February

Posted on 21 November 2024

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Summary

Leaders in mechanical, EC&I, process engineering and design to the regulated industries.

Annual wage
£18,000 a year

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Annual salary reviews, company bonus scheme.

Training course
Nuclear technician (level 5)
Hours
Flexible working options around core hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • You will work as part of our multi-disciplined engineering team delivering projects predominantly in the nuclear defence and decommissioning sectors, gaining experience at all phases of the design lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design for manufacture.
  • You will be involved in the planning and executing of engineering and design activities, producing engineering drawings, documentation and calculations using tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, AR, VR, 3D printing etc.
  • You will study towards a Level 6 Degree qualification with an approved Apprenticeship provider alongside your role.

Where you’ll work

Blencathra House

Queens Dock

Tangier Street

Whitehaven

CA28 7UX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LAKES COLLEGE WEST CUMBRIA

Your training course

Nuclear technician (level 5)

Equal to higher national diploma (HND)

Course contents
  • Work competently and safely in a technical nuclear environment, understand and promote personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Radiation Protection, Environmental Protection, Quality, Security, Safeguards and principles of Risk Management.
  • Utilise mathematical, engineering and scientific tools to provide suitable solutions to nuclear applications.
  • Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence and presentation of findings under supervision.
  • Develop and write technical reports that meet business requirements including the optimisation and continuous improvement of processes and services.
  • Utilise Information Technology (IT) for performing and supporting the business processes including, communications, work co-ordination, task analysis and problem solving.
  • Promote and actively support the application of quality standards relevant to the workplace and organisation.
  • Demonstrate decision making ability commensurate with agreed levels of responsibility.

Your training plan

  • You will work on real-life projects as part of our engineering teams based in the office (4 days) and 1 day at college.

More training information

  • L5 Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship Standard 
  • You will have the opportunity to further develop your inter-personal and communication skills attending company events and representing the company to external parties.
  • Our internal Peer Check Cycle programme, aligned with recognised industry accreditations, will further develop your engineering competency levels.
  • Continued professional development programmes to achieve Level 6 and beyond.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths, English, Science (grade 5)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

  • Maths, Science, Engineering or Technology (grade C)
  • Engineering or Technical (grade Merit or Distinction)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Tenacious and resilient

About this company

Actemium Design (formerly North West Projects) is a national engineering design company with a regulated industry sector focus. We offer mechanical, EC&I, process engineering and design alongside project management and control. Being part of VINCI Energies with a turnover of €14 billion, has allowed Actemium Design to grow in an exciting and sustainable manner.

https://www.actemium.co.uk/design/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company pension, health plan, access to on site gym and cafe facilities, professional membership fees. Modern and well connected work environment.

After this apprenticeship

Progress to Level 6 - degree. Potential to undertake further studies and gain accredited industry status.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Actemium Design

Julie Smith

recruitment.design@actemium.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288678.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 28 February

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Company’s application instructions

Applications should include a CV and supporting statement of why you are interested in pursuing a career in engineering, your future aspirations and how these align with Actemium Design. Successful applications will be invited to Assessment Days which will involve a range of individual and team activities.