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Our Didcot B Power Station has an exciting industrial placement opportunity, and is looking for a motivated team member with excellent interpersonal skills!\nAbout the role\nWork alongside the Mechanical Maintenance Team to resolve real engineering problems that directly affect the portfolio.\nSupport outage planning and delivery: assist with pre outage checks, work pack coordination and on-site delivery during scheduled outages.\nMaintain and promote high standards of safety and process integrity while working on mechanical systems and pressure equipment.\nConduct stock review and spares management support to help ensure materials readiness for outages and breakdowns.\nWork with contractors: coordinate activities, support contractor supervision and ensure compliance with site procedures.\nInvestigate plant issues and support failure analysis and root cause investigations to reduce repeated faults.\nProvide day to day engineering support for plant performance monitoring, troubleshooting and breakdown response.\nUndertake data analysis to diagnose problems and support both short term fixes and longer term improvement projects.\nGain hands on experience and attend courses, workshops and on the job training for your personal development.\nYou may also have the opportunity to spend time with other disciplines, such as shift work with our operations section, taking on the day-to-day challenges that come with operating a power station.\nJob requirements and experience\nCurrently studying a BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering (industrial placement year required) or a closely related engineering discipline with a strong mechanical interest.\nYou have strong problem solving, communication and teamworking skills.\nYou are interested in rotating and plant mechanical systems, pressure systems and hands on engineering work.\nYou are willing to work in a power station environment and are comfortable being site-based on a daily basis, wearing full PPE and working safely on the power island.\nYou are willing to conduct basic mechanical tasks (under instructions / guidance).\nIf your degree is in a similar Engineering, Maths or Science discipline and you have an interest in the energy industry, we’d love to hear from you!\nYour benefits\nAn attractive salary.\nA personal retirement savings plan - if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4x annual salary.\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata.\nAccess to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme.\nOccupational Health support services for your wellbeing.\nAccess to our employee assistance programme in times of need.\nUp to 2 days volunteering a year.\nTo view a preview of our benefits site ‘YourHub’ and see some of the other benefits we have on offer please visit YourHub.\nApply with just a few clicks: ad code 93571, application period: 30/10/2026.\nAny questions? Contact HR: Lisa Merryweather, +44 7867370980 or \nPlease include both a CV and cover letter when applying (please upload as one document).\nAdvert will close early if sufficient applications are received.\nThe Assessment Centre will take place on Tuesday 24th November 2026 face to face at DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon, Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon, Wilts SN5 8UZ. Accommodation will be booked on your behalf and travel subsidised by RWE. The evening prior to the Assessment Centre a meal will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton which you will be required to attend.\nApply now. Search for “RWE Gradcracker”.\nWe look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.\nWe value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters\nRWE Generation provides a flexible mix for a powerful future. With a team of around 3,500 employees, the company operates flexible gas power plants, bioenergy facilities, and hydropower stations in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Turkey. These assets play a vital role in balancing the supply of renewable energy during periods of fluctuation, thereby ensuring the stability of the power grid. Recognising the importance of energy storage, RWE Generation is integrating battery systems into its operations and pioneering hydrogen-powered technologies - an essential element for storing renewable energy for when it is needed most. As a long-standing partner for the regions in which we operate, our reliable, clean and flexible assets enable us to play a key role in decarbonising the energy system. 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