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Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Assystem
Glasgow
6 days ago
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Overview

Assystem Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job title

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

What we do

Assystem is an international company with a mission to accelerate the energy transition around the world. Our people work across regions to tackle the energy transition by applying knowledge, expertise and collaboration to innovative projects in the nuclear and broader energy sectors.

Your future team

Join a two-year Graduate Programme designed to give you hands-on exposure to live projects, sharpen your technical and professional skills, and build experience across the energy industry.

Your Missions

During the self-directed two-year programme you will gain insight into the nuclear industry, start with broad exposure across teams and customers, and rotate through different teams and projects to align with your career ambitions. You will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours through discipline-focused work and rotations.

Qualifications

We are looking for graduates who:

  • Have (or are expecting) a degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Are curious about how things are designed and built
  • Enjoy applying mathematical principles to real-world problems
  • Have an interest in tools like Inventor, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
  • Love tackling challenges and thinking logically
  • Can clearly communicate ideas and work well in a team
  • Are self-motivated and eager to learn

Many graduates progress toward professional registration or chartership, with support from the company along the way.

Why join the community of Switchers
  • Access to mentors and technical experts
  • Peer-to-peer learning through Graduate Forums
  • An upskilling framework tailored to your development
  • The opportunity to rotate across industries, customers, and locations
Additional information

To join our Graduate Scheme, you must be a UK sole national and UK resident, and be able to obtain at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. You should also be open to relocation or travel within the UK (relocation support is provided).

Recruitment Process

After submitting your application, here’s what to expect:

  1. Confirmation email with next steps
  2. If successful at screening, a recruitment team member will call to discuss your application, passion for energy transformation, and knowledge of your chosen discipline
  3. Assessment Centre – in-person day at a UK office

More information on vetting: UK Government Security Vetting Info.

Diversity & Inclusion

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


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