Electrical Maintenance Technician

Magnox (NRS); Oldbury on Severn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnox Oldbury Power Station is seeking a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the Maintenance team. The role focuses on planned and reactive maintenance across electrical plant and equipment, with fault finding, repairs and keeping systems running.

Four‑day week is offered, with training provided to develop your career within the nuclear industry. Open to applicants from manufacturing, utilities, power generation, facilities and other industrial environments; no prior nuclear

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical maintenance experience in industrial environments.
• Level 3 electrical qualification or recognised apprenticeship.
• Willingness to learn and follow site procedures; 18th Edition beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive electrical maintenance across site equipment.
• Fault finding and completing repairs safely and effectively.
• Maintaining plant, equipment and electrical systems in line with procedures.
• Following site risk assessments and safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Practical problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Level 3 electrical qualification

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Looking for a hands‑on electrical maintenance role with a 4-day working week? At Oldbury Power Station, you can use your existing skills in a stable industrial environment while developing experience within the nuclear industry.

You’ll join the Maintenance team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical plant and equipment. The work will include fault finding, repairs and maintenance on systems such as motors, control equipment, lighting, distribution equipment and electrical installations. Previous nuclear experience is not required, and we welcome applicants from manufacturing, utilities, power generation, facilities and other industrial environments.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be part of a maintenance team delivering safe and reliable electrical work across the site. This is a practical role where you’ll investigate faults, complete repairs and help keep plant and equipment operating effectively.

You’ll carry out maintenance within your level of competence, support colleagues across the team and work within clear safety and operational procedures. Training will be provided where needed, giving you the opportunity to build your knowledge and develop your career while working four days each week.

• Planned and reactive electrical maintenance
• Fault finding and completing repairs safely
• Maintaining plant, equipment and electrical systems
• Following site procedures and risk assessments

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with practical electrical maintenance experience gained within manufacturing, utilities, power generation, facilities, food production or another industrial or technical environment. You might currently work as an Electrical Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Engineer or electrically biased Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer.

You’ll need a Level 3 electrical qualification, recognised apprenticeship or equivalent technical training and experience. You should be comfortable working hands‑on with electrical plant and equipment, investigating faults and completing maintenance safely. Knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations or inspection and testing would be beneficial, but you do not need to have everything in place before applying. Additional training can be provided for someone with the right practical electrical background and willingness to learn. Along with that, we would like to see those who:

• Have hands‑on electrical maintenance experience
• Enjoy fault finding and practical problem-solving
• Work safely and follow procedures
• Want to learn and develop your skills