Engineering Radiological Protection Graduate Scheme

During this 2 year graduate scheme, successful applicants will undertake various work-based placements across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE); SDA Delivery Teams, Babcock, BAE, Rolls Royce, the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), and Navy Command to support personal development, scheme completion and initial professional development towards Incorporated or Chartered status.

Through placement opportunities at waterfront establishments, industry partners you'll also get an understanding of the systems in place to support our Royal Navy colleagues who are 'hands on' with the equipment.

There is also potential to undertake further academic study through our upskilling programme (MSc), and opportunity to access technical training and continuous professional development., Providing support to engineering staff across the business assisting with technical activities, while continually developing yourself.

You'll be involved in the following:

• Undertaking a structured technical training programme based around our platforms and DNE partners systems to develop capabilities in a defence context


• Solving radiological protection problems through the in-service life of the equipment and developing upgrades to ensure it continues to provide the battle-winning "edge" our customers need


• Delivering radiological protection advice/services against agreed objectives to develop knowledge and experience and adding value to the team and wider business


• Building awareness and understanding of how the MOD and wider industry operates to assist in your own development and career progression


• Building and maintaining a network of internal business contacts and peers to gain knowledge and identify opportunities to learn and develop, Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.


• Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.


• Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. When two (or more) candidates are on equal interview scores, positions will be offered based on the scores assessed at interview, in this order - 1st) Technical competence, 2nd) CV Review, 3rd) Behaviour one, 4th) Behaviour two.


Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

The SDA is looking for talented, motivated and creative university graduates to join our Engineering Radiological Protection Graduate Scheme and become our Radiological Protection Professionals of the future.,
• You must already have or will achieve a minimum of 2.2 in an Engineering or Science related Honours Degree (or equivalent)


In addition to the responsibilities above, the following will be assessed at interview:

• Application of Analytical Techniques - Supervised Practitioner


• Technical Requirements, Evaluation and Acceptance - Supervised Practitioner


• Communicating and Influencing - CSBC 2


• Working Together - CSBC 2, Electrical Engineering: 1 year (preferred)
  
  Alongside your salary of £27,800, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,506 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.


• 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday


• Flexible and hybrid working options


• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%


• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards


• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications


• Support for progression


• Huge range of discounts


• Volunteering days


• Enhanced parental leave schemes


Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know., Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,800.00-£29,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Flexitime


• Monday to Friday


Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus