Year in Industry - Mechanical Engineer
12-monthplacement
Drax Power Station, Selby
Onsite
£24,243 + bonus & benefits
Closingdate: Friday 11th April 2025
Who weare
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen.We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in anuncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become theglobal leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll bejoining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers, and business champions.We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and workinghard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About therole
We’re one of the largest energy generators in the UK, with our main site inNorth Yorkshire covering 13 square miles. That means there are a lot of complexand interesting structures to work on, not to mention some of the new ones inthe pipeline. You’ll be supporting the activities of the Mechanical EngineeringDepartment, working closely with the team’s Lead Mechanical Engineer. You’ll begetting stuck in on a diverse portfolio of projects across Drax power stationand supporting a nationally significant asset, while learning invaluable skillsfor your future career at the same time.
As a Year inindustry student, you can expect to get involved in projects such as biomassfuel collection, storage, material transfer conveyors & piping, pumps, firedetection & suppression systems and Boiler engineering projects. You’llwork to collaboratively find the best solution, utilising your problem-solvingskills and leveraging your knowledge gained at university.
Your development
You’ll receive a comprehensive welcome and induction to Drax and can lookforward to a structured development plan of learning on our ICE trainingscheme. Our student ‘Power up’ development programme has been designed toprovide you with a selection of essential and technical skills, and theopportunity to develop your business acumen and personal development.
Who we’relooking for
To besuccessful in this role you’ll be:
- Working towards an MEng or BEng in Mechanical engineering or related subject.
- Currently enrolled in a course that allows for a 12-month industrial placement.
- Willing to travel to our site in Selby, Yorkshire Monday to Friday.
- Strong technical skills with experience with 2D and 3D software
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially for preparing reports and working with spreadsheets.
- Confident in your communication skills, developing the ability to effectively chair meetings.
- Strong planning skills to support with your project work.
Rewards and benefits
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefitsto help you thrive and support your lifestyle:
- Salary of £24,243
- Private Healthcare with Vitality
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committedto making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is whereyour individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as partof a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. WithDrax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, wemake it happen.
At Drax, we’recommitted to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued andrespected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively workto better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, andestablish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed forall colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no mattertheir background. Find out more about our approach here .
How toapply
Think this role for you? Click the ‘Apply now’ button to begin your Draxjourney.
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We understandthat you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like tohave a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com
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