The Opportunity
Join one of the UK’s key nuclear power stations on a 12-month industrial placement designed for future business and operations leaders. You’ll work within the Performance Improvement team at Heysham 1, supporting the station’s day-to-day functions and contributing to long-term strategic improvement across the site.
This placement blends analytical work, organisational learning, and business operations, giving you a real-world view of how nuclear stations are run and improved.
What You’ll Be Doing
You'll take on real responsibilities that give you exposure to live projects, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement strategies, including:
* Performance monitoring and data analysis
* Supporting organisational learning and event investigations
* Creating internal communications and improvement campaigns
* Helping develop and test new training initiatives
* Contributing to contractor readiness and safety planning
* Analysing operational data to identify areas for optimisation
Where You’ll Be Based
You’ll be based at Heysham 1 Power Station, one of the UK's advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) stations. You’ll work on-site with experienced professionals across departments, getting real exposure to the operational side of nuclear energy.
Key Criteria (Must-Have)
To be considered, you must:
* Be on track to achieve or already hold a minimum 2:2 degree in:
* Business
* Operations Management
* Human Factors
* Science or Engineering disciplines with a business interest
* Have the right to work in the UK from the start date (no visa sponsorship available)
* Be available for a full 12-month placement from Summer 2026
* Be confident analysing data, solving problems, and communicating clearly
* Have a proactive mindset with a willingness to learn from experienced professionals
Nice-to-Have Skills
* An understanding of business process optimisation
* Interest in the energy, utilities or engineering sectors
* Confidence working across different stakeholder groups
* Previous internship or university experience related to business improvement
Salary & Benefits
* £24,500 salary (12-month fixed term)
* Market-leading pension scheme
* Flexible, customisable benefits package, including:
* Electric car leasing
* Tech & wellbeing vouchers
* Discounted gym membership
* Life assurance
* Full training, mentorship, and structured development
* Real-world impact on the UK’s energy transition