Electrical/Electronics Technician

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Culham

On-site

GBP 36,368 - 44,449

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading energy organization is seeking an Electrical/Electronics Technician to manage the electrical maintenance strategy within operational facilities in Culham. This role involves integrating planned and reactive maintenance and ensuring compliance with electrical design standards. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in electrical design and good collaboration skills. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

Experience in Electrical & Mechanical Design and Build Projects.
Good collaboration skills to work with other groups.

Responsibilities

Manage electrical plant maintenance strategy and test programs.
Integrate planned maintenance with reactive maintenance activities.
Advise on electrical equipment design for compliance.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical Design and Build

Collaboration

Education

Engineering (BTEC) or equivalent

Electrical Installations 2832 (C&G)

BS 7671 (C&G)

Job description

Electrical/Electronics Technician – UK Atomic Energy Authority

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By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon‑free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

Benefits

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme (details at the end of this advert)
Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible)
Flexible working options including family‑friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment
Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
Wide range of career development opportunities
A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

Salary and Working Conditions

The salary for this role is £40,409 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP)). Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week; flexible working can be requested.

Job Location

Culham, Oxfordshire.

Role Overview

The role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

As an Electrical/Electronics Technician, you will manage the electrical plant maintenance strategy and test and inspection programme on the site power distribution network within UKAEA operational facilities. You'll integrate planned maintenance activities with reactive or corrective maintenance arising from breakdowns or faults, ensuring effective resolution of issues. You'll also advise on the electrical design of equipment to ensure compliance with legislation and codes of practice, consulting with a Subject Matter Expert as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

Ensure Preventative Maintenance records are accurate, complete, and stored in accordance with UKAEA policy, maintaining data integrity and accessibility.
Continuously evaluate and refine maintenance planning processes, seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of maintenance plans, schedules, and activities, generating regular reports to track progress and compliance.
Provide guidance and support to team members on CMMS utilisation and maintenance planning processes, fostering skill development and proficiency.

Qualifications

Engineering (BTEC) or equivalent
Electrical Installations 2832 (C&G) and BS 7671 (C&G)
Experience of Electrical & Mechanical Design and Build Projects
Good collaboration skills to work with other groups.

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/.

We welcome applications from under‑represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

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