Electrician/Electrical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in fusion energy as an Electrical Technician, where you'll support the assembly and maintenance of complex electrical systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside engineers and scientists, contributing to groundbreaking technology in a dynamic environment. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll engage in hands-on work with power systems, control panels, and instrumentation. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about innovation, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Share options scheme

Group life insurance

Health cash plan

Investment in training and development

Opportunity to contribute to world-class innovation

Qualifications

• Experience with Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems.
• Strong practical skills in wiring and panel building.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all electrical LV work in accordance with safety policy.
• Assemble and install control systems and panels.
• Perform maintenance tasks on control systems and power supply systems.

Skills

Electrical LV work

Wiring

Panel building

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Apprentice

2391 Inspection and Testing

First Aid training

Tools

Control panels

Data network cabling

Mains distribution boards

Job description

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Client:

Tokamak Energy

Location:

Milton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Working arrangements

Please note this is an onsite role.

Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Please note that this position is open to candidates currently based in the United Kingdom with the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visa applications at this time.

Overview of the role

Tokamak Energy is pioneering the development of commercial fusion energy and high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet systems. We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Electrical Technician to support the assembly, installation, testing, and maintenance of complex electrical systems used in our fusion energy experiments and prototype devices.

In this role, you will work alongside engineers and scientists to bring cutting-edge technology to life. You’ll be hands-on with power systems, control panels, instrumentation, wiring, and more, ensuring our equipment is built and maintained to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out all electrical LV work in accordance with the companies Electrical Safety Policy (LV)
• Assist in control panel layout, design, installation and commissioning
• Assemble and install control systems and panels
• Perform maintenance tasks on control systems, panels, and power supply systems.
• Assist with conducting fault finding and troubleshooting on control systems, panels, and power supply systems to identify and rectify electrical issues.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot data networks, ensuring efficient data transmission and connectivity in the commercial and industrial settings.
• Install data network cabling and equipment.
• Work on mains powered distribution boards, including installation, maintenance and upgrading.
• Install, modify and maintain mains powered final circuits.
• Install cable containment, including cable trays, conduits, and trunking systems.
• Carry out testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and mains distribution infrastructure.
• Attend to emergency electrical repairs and breakdowns.
• Collaborate with other team members and contractors on large-scale electrical projects, ensuring effective coordination and completion of tasks.
• A strong focus on teamwork in a dynamic environment with the ability to work alongside team members and engineers, etc.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and ensure the safe upkeep of your work area.

Requirements

• Electrical Apprentice time served or equivalent electrical training programme/experience.
• Experience working with Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems, such as; Mains distribution boards both single phase and three phase and sub main circuits and final distribution circuits experience
• Strong practical skills in wiring, panel building, and testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues independently or as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving technical challenges.
• Awareness of electrical safety procedures and standards (e.g., BS 7671 or equivalent).
• Able to read and work from electrical diagrams/schematics.
• A flexible/agile approach to daily tasks
• Good initiative with ability to solve problems.
• Good communications skills across all levels
• Acting as a good role model, always representing company values.
• Possess a good understanding of and attitude toward Health & Safety requirements
• Basic IT skills using Windows based operating system.
• 2391 Inspection and Testing
• Eng Tech, IEng or working towards
• MEWP/IPAF 3A & 3B licenced
• PASMA trained
• First Aid training

** training can be provided

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 28 days (inclusive of festive break) holiday plus bank holidays
• Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus
• Share options scheme
• Financial benefits – including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme
• Innovation and Merit bonuses
• Investment in training and development to support career progression
• Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation.

Hazard-Specific / Safety-Critical Duties

This job may include the following hazards or safety-critical activities:

• Electrical LV work
• Working at heights
• Work in hot or cold environments
• Occasional work in confined spaces
• Following site specific rules including the use of PPE
• Working under a safe work permit system
• Following test and lockout procedures

About Us

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security? What if that energy source could also help reduce climate change? We believe that’s fusion energy. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford, UK. We have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion energy.

In addition to fusion energy, Tokamak Energy is recognised as the leader in High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) magnet, design, numerical modelling, and prototyping. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets.

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from the UK’s Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, currently employs a growing team of over 250 people with experts from the UK and around the world. It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities. The company has 70 families of patent applications and has raised $250 million, comprising $200m from private investors and $50m from the UK and US governments. Our US subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team who are striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable energy for all.

Important information

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation.

If you do not meet all the listed criteria for this position, we would still welcome your application.

Entry into employment with Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.