Craft Technician Electrical

Nuclear Restoration Services; Thurso; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services is seeking an experienced Craft Technician Electrical to join the Engineering Maintenance team in a hands-on role supporting the safe and reliable operation of plant and equipment within the UK nuclear decommissioning programme.

You will work alongside engineers, operations and technical specialists, applying expertise to improve maintenance practices and mentor apprentices, while adhering to the highest regulatory and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
• HNC in Engineering or equivalent
• Current 17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification; City & Guilds I&T desirable
• Demonstrable experience in electrical maintenance and fault-finding in an industrial setting

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, defect investigation and repair to maximise plant reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers and operations teams to resolve technical issues and manage obsolescence.
• Produce high-quality maintenance reports, condition assessments and recommendations.
• Mentor apprentices and ensure safe handover and control of plant and equipment within designated work areas

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Team collaboration

Apprentice mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

HNC in Engineering

17th/18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

Inspection and Testing (City & Guilds)

Job description

Are you an experienced electrical maintenance professional looking to play a key role in one of the UK's most important nuclear decommissioning programmes? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Fuel Cycle Area (FCA) Programme for a Craft Technician Electrical to join our Engineering Maintenance team. This is a hands-on role where you will contribute to the safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant and equipment while supporting the delivery of maintenance activities and improvement projects to the highest regulatory and professional standards.

Working alongside skilled engineers, operations personnel and technical specialists, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise, influence continuous improvement and support the development of future talent through apprenticeship mentoring. If you enjoy problem-solving, take pride in high-quality workmanship and want to make a meaningful contribution within a highly regulated environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Craft Technician Electrical, you will be responsible for delivering electrical maintenance and fault-finding activities across a range of plant systems and equipment. You'll work closely with engineers, suppliers and operations teams to diagnose issues, identify improvements and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, defect investigation and repair activities to maximise plant reliability and performance
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers and operational teams to resolve technical issues, identify equipment improvements and manage obsolescence challenges
• Produce high-quality maintenance reports, condition assessments and recommendations while supporting continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and working practices
• Mentor apprentices, undertake relevant authorisations and ensure safe handover and control of plant and equipment within designated work areas

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated and proactive electrical technician with strong maintenance experience and a commitment to safety, quality and teamwork. You will be confident working independently while also building effective relationships with colleagues across the business. Strong communication skills, a practical approach to problem-solving and a desire to continuously improve are essential.

• Completed an electrical apprenticeship and hold an HNC in Engineering (or equivalent qualification and experience)
• Hold a current 17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification; Inspection and Testing (City & Guilds) is desirable
• Demonstrable experience in electrical maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostic techniques within an industrial environment
• Strong communication and IT skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative, contribute to team success and meet the requirements of the post specific physical capability assessment

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact [e-mail] at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.

Please note:

All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3-5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.