About this role
As a Mechanical Handling Engineer you will join Derby/ Warrington team to support our activities within the Nuclear sector.
As a Mechanical Handling Engineer, you will support nuclear projects, focusing on the design and development of bespoke mechanical handling systems used for the retrieval, handling, and management of radioactive waste where human access is not possible. You will play a key role in supporting long-term, nationally significant nuclear programmes, working closely with mechanical, systems, safety, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Location: Derby or Warrington (Can work from either one site)On Site: 2 days Clearance: BPSS Experience Level: 5- 10 YOE Key Responsibilities:
Design Mechanical handling equipmentDesign Plant systems and engineered equipmentPipework, vessels, supports and structural steelworkEquipment used for waste handling, processing or containmentConcept design of waste retrieval and remote handling equipmentDetailed mechanical design and production of manufacturing drawingsDesign for manufacture and assembly (DfMA)Support to fabrication, installation and commissioning activitiesMechanical handling systems including lifting, positioning and manipulationAll work is carried out under strict nuclear safety, quality and assurance requirements. Required Skills:
BS 8888 (technical product documentation)GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)AutoCAD and/or Autodesk InventorConcept, detail and manufacturing design activitiesMechanical handling principlesCIMAGE (or similar nuclear design / data management tools)Application of sound engineering judgement.Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Desirable Skills:
You should have awareness of working within regulated environments, including:
CDM RegulationsPUWERLOLERSafety-critical design and assurance processesDirect nuclear experience is beneficial but not essential — experience from defence, oil & gas, heavy plant or offshore engineering is highly transferable. Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll 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 industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible 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 Gov.UK. 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.