Graduate Electrical Engineer

Posted 12/11/2024 by DATS Recruitment Ltd

Location:
Wirral, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral
Salary/Rate:
£42,000 - £45,000/annum Competitive salary & benefits

Are you graduating in 2025 with a passion for engineering and innovation? Ready to start your career with a bang in the dynamic nuclear industry?

Our Graduate Development Programme. This two-year, structured programme is designed to transform graduates into highly skilled professionals through hands-on experience, mentorship, and cutting-edge projects.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you’ll join a workplace that champions growth, collaboration, and innovation. Imagine working alongside industry leaders, learning advanced tools and techniques, and tackling real-world challenges in areas like fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and process modelling.

This isn’t just a job – it’s the start of a fulfilling career where you’ll contribute to groundbreaking projects and shape the future of the energy sector.

Your Journey with Us

Here’s what you can expect from this exciting programme:

  • Structured Learning: Gain deep insights into Engineering, R&D, and Safety departments.
  • Real Impact: Apply your skills to design and analyse complex systems.
  • Professional Development: Work closely with mentors, manage real projects, and support site installations, testing, and commissioning.
  • Career Progression: Build the foundation to become a Chartered Engineer.

What You Bring to the Table

We’re looking for ambitious individuals who are ready to take on new challenges. To qualify, you should:

  • Be in your final year of a MEng/BEng degree in Electrical or Electronic, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Aim for at least a 2:1 degree classification.
  • Show a strong interest in becoming a Chartered Engineer.
  • Have prior experience (even through volunteering) in an engineering environment – a plus, not a must.
  • Be a proactive problem-solver with excellent teamwork, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Be open to international assignments as part of the programme.
  • Bonus points for proficiency in French, Dutch, or German!

What’s in It for You?

We believe in rewarding talent. Here’s what we offer:

  • Competitive Salary: £42-45K to start.
  • Performance Bonus: Celebrate your success with a company bonus.
  • Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus flexitime for extra work-life balance.
  • Flexible Work Options: Hybrid working available (up to 2 days a week, depending on security requirements).
  • Career Support: Mentorship, structured training, and a clear path to professional recognition.

Important Requirement: DV Security Clearance

This role requires DV Security Clearance, which takes 6-9 months to obtain for UK passport holders. Don’t worry – we’ll guide you through the process.  Due to the Government security clearance requirements for this role, we cannot consider international students or candidates with dual nationality

How to Apply

This role is managed by DATS Recruitment, and we can’t wait to help you take the first step in your engineering journey.

📩 Submit your application now and join the DATS network!

Your Future Starts Here

2025 graduates, this is your chance to break into a high-growth, high-impact industry. Ready to make your mark? Apply now and let’s build your future together.

Screening Questions

  1. Are you eager to become a Chartered Engineer and willing to take on overseas assignments?
  2. Are you currently in the final year of a relevant degree, with a predicted 2:1 or higher?
  3. Are you open to obtaining DV Security Clearance, knowing it could take up to 9 months?

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
September 2025
Contract Length:
2 year programme
Job Reference:
DATS8034/1227
Job ID:
220177662

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