About this role
What will you be doing?
As a Mechanical Handling Engineer, you will join the team in Warrington to work on Nuclear Projects.
The work involves the design and development of bespoke mechanical systems used to retrieve, handle and manage radioactive waste where human access is not possible.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer looking to work on long-term, nationally significant nuclear programmes.
You’ll support mechanical engineering activities related to:
Mechanical handling equipmentPlant systems and engineered equipmentPipework, vessels, supports and structural steelworkEquipment used for waste handling, processing or containmentYou will contribute across the full mechanical design lifecycle, including:
Concept 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 manipulation.All work is carried out under strict nuclear safety, quality and assurance requirements.
Required Skills:
Candidates should have working knowledge of:
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.Safety & Regulatory Awareness:
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.Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. 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.