Electrical Technician

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Roving Electrical Technician to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you'll work with specialized equipment in the Nuclear sector, ensuring the maintenance of power stations during critical periods. Your expertise will contribute to the assembly, testing, and verification of electrical and electronic components, all while adhering to strict quality standards. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to develop your career in a highly regulated environment, with the potential for travel and overtime. Join us in creating a safer, more secure world through innovative nuclear solutions.

Benefits

Lodge Allowance

Yearly Bonus

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, avionics, or electronics roles is essential.
• HNC level qualification or substantial relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance at power stations during shutdowns.
• Assemble and test electrical/electronic modules and PCBs.
• Adhere to quality systems and document operations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Avionics

Electronics

Mechanical Assembly

PCB Testing

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Modules

Substantial Experience in Relevant Field

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Roving - frequent travel to Heysham, Torness or Hartlepool
Compensation: Competitive including lodge allowance and yearly bonus
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF61682

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 Roving 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 the Roving 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) including day and night shifts, typical shifts are 12 hours per day. You will be required to stay at the various sites throughout the year.

Essential experience of the Electrical Technician:

• Experience within an electrical / avionics / electronics role

Qualifications for the Electrical Technician:

• HNC level relevant in electrical / electronic modules OR substantial experience

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

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.