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Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

๐Ÿ“ Derby
ยฃ30,000 per annum
ยฃ30000/annum
Industry: Engineering
Posted: 12-05-2026
Company: Assystem, Switch On
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225099705

Job Description:

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 8,000+ switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Here is how you can be a part of that switch:

Job Description

๐Ÿš€ Launch Your Career with Our Graduate Programme

Your Future Team:

Are you a Mechanical Engineering graduate ready to shape the future of energy? Join our exciting two-year Graduate Programme and be part of something bigger. Get hands-on with live projects, sharpen your technical and professional skills, and gain exposure across the nuclear industry.

๐ŸŽฏ Why join the community of Switchers:

โœ… Access to mentors and technical experts ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ง
โœ… Peer-to-peer learning through Graduate Forums ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿค
โœ… An upskilling framework tailored to your development ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐ŸŽ“
โœ… The opportunity to rotate across industries, customers, and locations ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

Your Missions:

Over the two-year self-directed programme, youโ€™ll gain unique insight into the nuclear industry. It all starts with broad exposure across teams and customers, evolving into discipline-focused work that aligns with your career ambitions. Youโ€™ll rotate through different teams and projects to grow your knowledge, skills, and behaviours. ๐Ÿ”โœจ

Qualifications

๐ŸŽ“ Qualifications / Skills to be successful:

Weโ€™re looking for graduates who:

๐Ÿ“ Have (or are expecting) a degree in Mechanical Engineering
๐Ÿ’ก Are curious about how things are designed and built
๐Ÿงฎ Enjoy applying mathematical principles to solve real-world problems
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Have an interest in tools like Inventor, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
๐Ÿงฉ Love tackling challenges and thinking logically
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Can clearly communicate ideas and work well in a team
๐Ÿš€ Are self-motivated and eager to learn

Many of our graduates also work towards professional registration or chartership, and weโ€™ll be here to support you every step of the way. ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ“š

Additional Information

๐Ÿ” Additional Information:

To join our Graduate Scheme, you must:

๐Ÿ›‚ย Be a UK sole national and a UK resident
๐Ÿ›‚ Be able to obtain at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
๐Ÿ“ฆ Be open to relocation or travel within the UK (relocation support is provided!)
More info on vetting: UK Government Security Vetting Info

๐Ÿ“ Recruitment Process:

After submitting your application, hereโ€™s what to expect:

1๏ธโƒฃ Confirmation email with next steps
2๏ธโƒฃ If successful at screening, a recruitment team member will call to discuss:

3๏ธโƒฃ Assessment Centre โ€“ youโ€™ll be invited to one of our UK offices for an in-person day to showcase your skills and potential.

๐ŸŒˆ Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and celebrate diversity in all forms. ๐Ÿ‘ฅ๐Ÿ’ฌ
We believe that bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives is essential to creating innovative and impactful solutions.

Itโ€™s your skills, talent, and bold ideas that matter most โ€” not where you come from. So bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿš€

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our peopleโ€™s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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