L3 Data Technician – Apprentice Scheme 2025 (FTA)

Job title:

L3 Data Technician – Apprentice Scheme 2025 (FTA)

Company

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Job description

Company DescriptionCompany Description:By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow’s power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%, except those in Year 1 who are in full time education during the given financial year.
• Dedicated support to help you to develop your career and experience.
• Encouragement & support to achieve your qualification.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Dedicated Early Careers events & team building opportunities.
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.

This role is potentially hybrid, but as it is a developmental role, we encourage all our Apprentices to be onsite as often as possible, especially during the first few months.Job DescriptionThis role will have a starting salary of £18,810This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.UKAEA’s Apprenticeship Scheme will allow you to gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills and behaviours needed for your immediate job role and future career. The successful apprentice will gain this through the combination of formal off-the-job training and the opportunity to apply these skills in a real work environment through on-the-job training.The RoleAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As a Level 3 Apprentice Data Technician, you will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of tritium life cycle solutions for sustainable fusion energy in the Tritium Fuel Cycle (TFC) division. In addition to delivering high-impact research and development programmes, the division is also responsible for designing, delivering, and operating cutting-edge tritium life cycle facilities. Furthermore, the division seeks to develop productive collaborations and grow a community of experts through the sharing and assimilating of knowledge.The Innovation Groups within the Tritium Fuel Cycle division are comprised of research and development teams that pursue tritium life cycle development. The focus of the team is on delivering research which supports the realisation of a commercially viable fusion tritium life cycle. The groups also provide services to enable the validation and prototyping of novel processes on scales to accelerate their readiness for applications.The Apprentice Data Technician provides systems support and carries out development of existing and new data systems (primarily within TFC but also across the wider organisation). The role provides key support for the efficient tracking, information gathering and storage of data that ensures compliance with regulatory, planning and management requirements.Additional Responsibilities:

• Complete national academic qualification as defined by the apprenticeship training standard:
• Attend designated training provider, develop and attain a good knowledge of technical skills.
• Represent the UKAEA Organisation and attend external outreach and careers events.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSES A*-C (9-4) including Maths and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate an interest and aptitude for chosen area of work.

Additional InformationA full list of our benefits can be found hereWe welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

Expected salary

£18810 per year

Location

Culham, Oxfordshire

Job date

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:04:28 GMT

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