Lancashire engineering firm looking to create 400 jobs

Nuclear power station

A firm based in Blackburn has announced it is looking to create 400 engineering jobs.

Assystem, the world’s third largest nuclear engineering company, has launched a campaign to fill up to 400 jobs in the UK’s nuclear sector.

The company, that employs over 5,000 people in 14 countries, is looking to attract new talent to the business to support its growth in the UK.

With a growing demand for clean electricity in the UK and as nuclear power plays a key role in the UK energy mix, Assystem is strengthening its UK team.

The recruitment drive is aimed at filling roles in the emerging EDF nuclear power plant, Hinkley Point C, where staff are needed immediately.

The main areas are quality assurance, quality lead, manufacturing surveillance, project administration, document control, and audit programme co-ordination.

From autumn onwards Assystem will also be looking for commissioning engineers.

Assystem is particularly interested in finding candidates who possess a broad range of skills.

In the UK, Assystem provides consultancy, engineering support and management services to the nuclear energy market, both civil and defence.

The business, that has more than 500 employees across five locations in the UK, is known for the design, procurement and construction of a wide range of nuclear facilities.

Globally the firm is working on the engineering, design and project management of nuclear programmes across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Assystem is also in charge of construction on the ITER project, the world’s largest nuclear fusion prototype, that scientists believe could be a sustainable and limitless future global energy source.

Tom Jones, vice president international business development, said: “This is an exciting time for the nuclear industry in the UK.

“An increasing need for electricity from consumers, combined with a move further towards decarbonisation, means that nuclear power forms an integral part of the UK’s energy strategy and will be increasingly important in the coming years.

“The UK desperately needs the correct skillset to deliver these ambitious plans over the next 30 – 40 years and that’s why we’re looking for incredible engineers who can work with us, help shape the power supply and meet the needs of the country in the future.”

Click here to sign up to receive our new South West business news...
Close