Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Technician – Testing

Nuclearinst; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP access

Employee share scheme

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, a key player in defence and nuclear engineering, is seeking an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician for its Leicester site. You will perform detailed testing, fault-finding and repair of analogue electronic systems used in critical operations, ensuring tests are verified and documented to exacting standards.

You will use specialist equipment, collaborate with engineers to identify root causes, and maintain thorough records to demonstrate compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience testing and fault-finding electrical/electronic systems in a technical environment.
• Proven ability to test analogue PCB and discrete components to procedures.
• Ability to document results accurately and maintain records in a regulated setting.
• Experience in quality-focused engineering environments is desirable.
• Secure clearance (SC) eligibility or ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Test analogue PCBs and electrical equipment against approved documentation.
• Investigate faults and repair analogue electronics using test equipment.
• Verify results through peer checks and evidence-based reporting.
• Record fault investigations and corrective actions in detailed reports.
• Produce technical and fault reports including root-cause analysis.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Oscilloscope use

Bench meters

Test documentation

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HNC level in electrical/electronic modules

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Bench meters

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear, a key player in defence and nuclear engineering, is seeking an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician for its Leicester site. You will perform detailed testing, fault-finding and repair of analogue electronic systems used in critical operations, ensuring tests are verified and documented to exacting standards.

You will use specialist equipment, collaborate with engineers to identify root causes, and maintain thorough records to demonstrate compliance.