Electrical Technician

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking an Electrical Technician to work at Torness Power Station. You will support maintenance during shutdown periods, working with specialized equipment in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate has relevant experience and a Level 3 qualification or substantial experience in electrical/electronics roles. The position offers a substantial benefits package and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health check

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

Volunteering leave

Excellent development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and sign completion of written operations on production planning.
• Assemble and wire small electronic modules and control panels.
• Test analogue of PCBs and electrical equipment.
• Peer check verification of test results.

Skills

Experience within an electrical / avionics / electronics role

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject OR substantial experience

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Torness Power Station, Dunbar
Compensation: Up to £36,000 + £4,000 annual performance related bonus + overtime
Role Type: Full time / Permanent

At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Technician.

The role

As an Electrical Technician, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will work with highly specialised equipment in the Nuclear sector, operating in an exciting, highly-regulated and technically challenging environment.

You’ll be part of an experienced team who are responsible for supporting the Heysham, Torness and Hartlepool power stations with ongoing maintenance during shut down periods.

Typical work carried out in the department covers mechanical and PCB assembly, wiring off cable assemblies and cubicles, and test activities on a variety of electrical and electronic assemblies, including reactor in-core inspection and safety circuit equipment.

• Day-to-day, you’ll adhere to and sign completion of written operations on production planning, within an ISO 9001 quality system, including identifying any variances and notifying supervision for approval or further action.
• Assemble and wire small electronic modules, boxes and units and electrical / electronic control and indication panels and cubicles.
• Assemble and test analogue of PCBs (hand soldered through-hole PCB technology).
• Test analogue of PCBs and electrical equipment to approved test documentation including collation of test results.
• Peer check verification of test results.

The role is on a permanent basis, contracted hours are 37 per week however will require frequent overtime (paid at 1.5x). A standard week is Monday to Thursday, 07:30-18:00 Monday to Wednesday and Thursday 07:30-15:00.

Outages are covered by shift work 06:30 – 18:30 / 18:30 – 06:30 Mon-Fri and they generally run for 12-day periods.

You will be required to travel occasionally to support other power stations during shut down periods.

Essential experience of the Electrical Technician:

• Experience within an electrical / avionics / electronics role

Qualifications for the Electrical Technician:

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject OR substantial experience

Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish Nuclear employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.