Crane Engineer: Nuclear Lifting Systems Specialist

Astute People; Nether Stowey; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Permanent position

Career development

Job summary

Astute People’s Nuclear Team is partnering with Fayat Lifting to recruit a Crane Engineer for the Bridgwater site in Somerset.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, plus a tax-free accommodation allowance of £18,000 and the chance to work on the UK's largest nuclear infrastructure project, Hinkley Point C. You will install and commission overhead gantry cranes, troubleshoot on site, and ensure safety and documentation are meticulous.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 engineering or electrical qualification (Advanced Apprenticeship, NVQ, BTEC, HNC or City & Guilds).
• Experience in nuclear or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Understanding of LOLER regulations, lifting standards and safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical installation of overhead gantry cranes and lifting equipment per project specs.
• Provide on-site fault-finding, commissioning support and troubleshooting.
• Liaise with design and engineering teams to resolve discrepancies between drawings and site conditions.
• Support installation, testing and handover of crane control systems, motors, drives, cabling and electrical equipment.
• Communicate with clients and site teams to understand requirements and provide progress updates.
• Ensure all installation activities comply with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain installation records, test documentation and as-built information.

Skills

Electrical installation

Mechanical installation

Fault finding

On-site troubleshooting

Lifting equipment

Client communication

Health & safety

Site coordination

Education

Advanced Apprenticeship

NVQ

BTEC

HNC

City & Guilds

Job description

Astute People’s Nuclear Team is partnering with Fayat Lifting to recruit a Crane Engineer for the Bridgwater site in Somerset.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, plus a tax-free accommodation allowance of £18,000 and the chance to work on the UK's largest nuclear infrastructure project, Hinkley Point C. You will install and commission overhead gantry cranes, troubleshoot on site, and ensure safety and documentation are meticulous.