Electrical Workshop Manager

Rots Informatica e Comercio Eletrônico Ltda; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fusion energy seeks an Electrical Workshop Manager to oversee electrical technicians and support manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes technical leadership, risk assessment, and delivery of projects aimed at advancing fusion technology. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, along with opportunities for flexible working and career development.

Benefits

Outstanding pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, recognized electrical engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
• Qualified to current BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Extensive experience in manufacture and test of electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of electrical technicians.
• Ensure delivery of equipment through the Electrical Workshop.
• Conduct hands-on electrical manufacturing and installation tasks.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team Management

Risk Assessment

Electrical Manufacturing

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

BS7671 Wiring Regulations

Job description

Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Full-time

Salary: £52,293 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire

Confirmed Grade: Level 5

Department: Remote Operations

Company Description

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 worlds 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 ground-breaking 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.

As An Employee Of UKAEA You Will Benefit From

• Outstandingdefined benefit pension scheme,details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporatebonus schemeup to 7%and aRelocationallowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working optionsincluding family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programmeand trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous annual leaveallowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Wide range ofcareer development opportunities.
• A vibrantculturecommitted to equality and being fullyinclusive.
  
  

Job Description

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

The salary for this role is £54,376 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance - £6,000).Onsite workingis expected, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role is based at Culham, Oxfordshire.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As the Electrical Workshop Manager, you will manage a team of electrical technicians to ensure the delivery of equipment through the Electrical Workshop and other assembly and manufacturing areas, to support projects across RACE. You will provide technical leadership to the technicians, and support with electrical manufacturing and installation, along with acting as an Area Supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supporting the RACE Remote Handling Electrical Plant Manager in planning activities and providing resource for upgrades, maintenance and fault-finding on electrical equipment.
• Ensuring suitable and sufficient risk assessments and procedures are in place for safe working within the RACE Electrical Workshop, and all related manufacturing areas.
• Hands-on electrical manufacturing and installation tasks.
• Managing contract staff, including specifying tasks, and tracking performance.
• Approving/signing off quality of work performed by technician staff and contractors.
  
  

Please note, you may be required to work in radiological areas.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• HNC/HND, recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent experience
• Qualified to the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations and IPC/WHMA-A-620 trained
• Extensive experience in manufacture and test of electrical equipment and systems
• Demonstrable experience in the supervision of a workshop, and management of technicians
  
  

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.

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.