Assistant Engineer Operations - Site-based - Hartlepool, UK

Assistant Engineer Operations - Hartlepool, UK

About the Role

We have four exciting opportunities for Assistant Engineers, Operations (AEO) at Hartlepool Power Station. In this role, you’ll help ensure the safe and reliable operation of the station in line with licence conditions, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

After completing a comprehensive training programme—including Central Control Room (CCR), classroom, plant and simulator training—you will be formally authorised as a Duly Authorised Person (DAP) under the Nuclear Site Licence.

AEOs also hold designated roles within the Station Emergency Scheme, which includes the requirement to wear Breathing Apparatus (BA). This is a 12‑hour shift-working role averaging 37 hours per week. You will be based in the CCR, monitoring, controlling and ensuring the compliant operation of the Advanced Gas Cooled Reactor and associated turbo-generator.

Day-to-day responsibilities i...