Electrical Technician

Russell Taylor Group; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

10-year framework

10 positions available

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking an Electrical Technician for a long-term contract at Aldermaston, on a nuclear licensed site within a 10-year framework. You will install, maintain and repair electrical systems, read drawings, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while supporting decommissioning tasks.

Requirements include City & Guilds Level 3, 18th Edition, and SC clearance. CW apprenticeships and CVs may be considered; a recognised electrical apprenticeship is essential.

Qualifications

• A recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering completed.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification held.
• Experience in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing and decommissioning.
• Experience on a nuclear licensed site or similar high-hazard environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• SC clearance and willingness to undergo DV process.

Responsibilities

• Installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment.
• Carrying out EMIT (examination, maintenance, inspection and test) activities.
• Supporting testing, trials and decommissioning tasks.
• Working from schematics, diagrams and drawings to install equipment.
• Ensuring installations meet regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Completing and maintaining records and documentation.
• Working to Safe Systems of Work under supervision of Project Managers and Engineers.

Skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance & testing

Reading diagrams

Decommissioning experience

Nuclear site experience

Safe Systems of Work

SC clearance

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

CSCS card

2391 Inspection & Testing

Job description

Vacancy Title: Electrical Technician
Contract Type: Contract
Location: Aldermaston
Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Trades
Industrial Trades: INDUSTRIAL TRADES
Salary: £38.17 per hour
Start Date: 2026-10-13
REF: J91988775
Contact Name: Ollie Mooney
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Electrical Technician

Are you a qualified Electrical Technician looking for long‑term, stable work?
Do you have experience working on nuclear licensed sites or similar high‑hazard environments?
Would you like to be part of a team delivering work on a 10-year framework?

What's in it for you?

• £38.17 per hour (CIS)
• Long‑term contract role
• Work secured through a 10‑year framework
• 10 positions available

What will you be doing?

• Installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment
• Carrying out examination, maintenance, inspection and test (EMIT) activities
• Supporting testing, trials and decommissioning tasks
• Working from schematics, diagrams and drawings to install equipment
• Making sure installations meet the relevant regulatory and legislative requirements
• Completing and maintaining records and documentation
• Working to Safe Systems of Work under the direction of Project Managers, Supervisors and Project Engineers

Where you'll be doing it?

You’ll be working for a well‑established nuclear services business with over 40 years' experience delivering work programmes across the nuclear industry. Originally focused on decommissioning and waste management, they now provide services across the full nuclear project lifecycle, from consultancy and engineering design through to site installation and high‑hazard decommissioning. This role is based on a high‑security nuclear licensed site in Aldermaston.

What you'll need:

• A recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent training
• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Experience in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing and decommissioning
• Experience working on a nuclear licensed site or similar high‑hazard environment
• The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• SC clearance, and willingness to go through the DV process

Desirable:

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
• CSCS card