Craft Technician C&I

Nuclearinst; Dounreay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave + bank holiday

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Healthcare options

Job summary

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Craft Technician to support maintenance across site facilities and equipment, delivering planned and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and reporting to help ensure plant reliability and safety.

You will join a skilled team maintaining critical plant performance and contributing to decommissioning activities with a strong emphasis on health, safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Instrument Apprenticeship & HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualifications
• Relevant maintenance experience in mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation environments
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Solid health, safety and quality understanding
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and defect rectification to ensure safe, reliable operation of plant and equipment
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement maintenance solutions aligned with objectives
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance records, and condition assessments
• Contribute to improving maintenance performance by reviewing procedures and addressing obsolescence risks

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Craft Technician to support the delivery of maintenance activities across site facilities and equipment. The role involves carrying out planned and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, technical reporting and continuous improvement activities to ensure plant reliability, safety and operational performance are maintained to the highest standards.

NRS Dounreay is responsible for delivering one of the UK's most significant nuclear decommissioning and environmental restoration programmes. Through innovation, technical excellence and a commitment to the highest standards of safety, security and environmental stewardship, Dounreay plays a vital role in reducing the nation's nuclear legacy.

As a Craft Technician, you will join a skilled and dedicated team responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of critical plant and equipment. Your contribution will directly support the safe delivery of site operations and decommissioning activities, helping to ensure the continued success of Dounreay's mission.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and defect rectification activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant and equipment.
• Investigate equipment and system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective maintenance solutions while supporting operational and programme objectives.
• Prepare accurate technical reports, maintenance records, condition assessments, and recommendations to support asset management and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to improving maintenance performance through the review of procedures, identification of equipment issues and obsolescence risks, and the implementation of practical solutions.

What You'll Bring

• Instrument Apprenticeship & HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualifications plus relevant experience.
• Relevant maintenance experience in a mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation, or multi-disciplined engineering environment.
• Strong technical diagnostic and fault‑finding skills, with the ability to analyse issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• A thorough understanding of health, safety, and quality requirements, with a consistent commitment to safe systems of work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders, and support the development of others.

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

• Play an integral role in a critical national programme
• Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
• Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
• Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
• Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options