Mechanical Handling Engineer Nuclear

Warrington - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What will you be doing

As a Mechanical Handling Engineer you will join the team in Warrington to work on Nuclear Projects.

The work involves the design and development of bespoke mechanical systems used to retrieve handle and manage radioactive waste where human access is not possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer looking to work on long-term nationally significant nuclear programmes.

Youll support mechanical engineering activities related to:

Mechanical handling equipment
Plant systems and engineered equipment
Pipework vessels supports and structural steelwork
Equipment used for waste handling processing or containment

You will contribute across the full mechanical design lifecycle including:

Concept design of waste retrieval and remote handling equipment
Detailed mechanical design and production of manufacturing drawings
Design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA)
Support to fabrication installation and commissioning activities
Mechanical handling systems including lifting positioning and manipulation.

All work is carried out under strict nuclear safety quality and assurance requirements.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

BS 8888 (technical product documentation)
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor
Concept detail and manufacturing design activities
Mechanical handling principles
CIMAGE (or similar nuclear design / data management tools)
Application of sound engineering judgement.

Safety & Regulatory Awareness:

You should have awareness of working within regulated environments including:

CDM Regulations
PUWER
LOLER
Safety-critical design and assurance processes
Direct nuclear experience is beneficial but not essential experience from defence oil & gas heavy plant or offshore engineering is highly transferable.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.

Additional Information :

Why join us

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
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)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

What will you be doing As a Mechanical Handling Engineer you will join the team in Warrington to work on Nuclear Projects.The work involves the design and development of bespoke mechanical systems used to retrieve handle and manage radioactive waste where human access is not possible.This is an exce...