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Placement - Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Salary: £16.50 - £16.50

United Kingdom
Job Ref 237563NHH
Salary £16.50 - £16.50
per hour
Job Type Contract, Full time
Duration 13 months
Function Engineering
Role Entry level
Location Capenhurst, Cheshire
England
Contact Name Nicole Hatch
Email Click to email
Telephone 0161 707 1516

Engineering Placement Student – E&I

Not many organisations can genuinely claim to make a positive difference on a global scale.

We can.

Urenco is an international supplier of uranium enrichment services and fuel cycle products for the civil nuclear industry. We serve more than 50 customers in 19 countries who provide low carbon electricity through nuclear power generation. 

As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career.

We readily acknowledge our responsibility for the safe stewardship of uranium. Through our Tails Management Facility, we can responsibly manage the by-product of our enrichment services, which is crucial to our commitment to nuclear stewardship and sustainability.

About The Role

This role is an Electrical & Instrumentation Placement with Urenco Chemplants with a bias towards Electrical, as part of an undergraduate degree.

Duration: 13 months

Remuneration: £16.50 per hour

Location: The role is based at our Capenhurst site near Chester. We offer free parking and there is a train station a few metres away from site with frequent trains to Chester, the Wirral and Liverpool.

Job Context

The job holder will support, under supervision, the Plant Facing Team in:

  • Ownership for the engineering, design and implementation of new and improvements of existing plant Electrical and Instrument systems.
  • Involvement in the design and implementation of small to medium sized projects.
  • Providing technical troubleshooting support for plant operation.
  • Increasing productivity and efficiency of the plant whilst maintaining operational safety.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Completed 2 or 3 years of a degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
  • No plant experience is required, but relevant experience will be considered beneficial.
  • An interest in Electrical Engineering and large scale chemical processes.

Selection Process

Successful applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews for this role are due to take place in early December 2024. Face to face interviews are preferred and where possible these will be conducted at the university.  All interviews will be arranged to avoid clashes with university examinations and other key coursework deadlines.

If successful, please note that this role is subject to the below conditions:

  • Security Clearance*
  • Drugs and Alcohol Test

Our Promise

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience.  

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

How to Apply


Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. Are you enthusiastic about this position and you don't meet every single requirement? The real fit for a job is not always in your current experience or education. We are striving towards strong, diverse and complementary teams, in an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles and we would like to meet you!

We outsource our recruitment process to Morson Group. If you choose to apply, the data you enter will be processed on behalf of Urenco by Morson as our recruitment partner.

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