Job Description This role will have a starting salary of £20,319 This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
UKAEA's Apprenticeship Scheme will allow you to gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills and behaviours needed for your immediate job role and future career.
The successful apprentice will gain this through the combination of formal off-the-job training and the opportunity to apply these skills in a real work environment through on-the-job training. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference?
Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy.
As an Apprentice Cybernetics Technician, you will play a pivotal role in Testing and commissioning of control equipment and software for remote handling systems, Maintenance of existing equipment, Supporting with fault finding, resolution and Recording of testing, and commissioning and maintenance performed. Additional Responsibilities: Complete national academic qualification as defined by the apprenticeship training standard: Automation and controls engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Attend designated training provider, develop and attain a good knowledge of technical skills.
Represent the UKAEA Organisation and attend external outreach and careers events.
Qualifications GCSE Mathematics (Higher Paper) and English Language passes to Grade C (level 4-9) Plus, three other GCSE passes to Grade C (levels 4-9) and to include a Natural Science, Technology or Engineering related subject A minimum of 2 A Levels in Maths and a Stem subject.
Alternative Engineering Vocational Level 3 Qualification (90 credit Units, 540 GLH) accepted such as BTEC L3.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate an interest and aptitude for chosen area of work.
Additional Information A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/ We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women.
Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization.
We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.