Eletromechanical Technician

UK Atomic Energy Authority; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to support power supply systems and contribute to engineering projects. You will manage installation activities, deliver training to teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Qualifications include relevant engineering diplomas and experience in maintenance techniques. This full-time role offers flexible working options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

21.5% pension contribution

30.5 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Apprentice training with relevant experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience producing written safe systems of work.
• Experience supervising CDM works and external contractors.
• Demonstrable knowledge of industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of power supply systems and engineering projects.
• Deliver training to operations and maintenance teams.
• Manage installation testing and commissioning activities.
• Produce technical documentation in line with standards.
• Oversee the management of SF₆ systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance techniques

Mechanical maintenance techniques

Education

C&G 1788 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

As an Electromechanical Technician you will support the safe reliable and compliant operation of power supply systems while contributing to engineering projects and continuous improvement across our technical estate.

Specifically you will act as the Plant Responsible Officer promoting safety reporting issues and managing spares and consumables for assigned power supplies. You will also deliver training to operations and maintenance teams and identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance to reduce plant faults.

Supporting the delivery of engineering projects you will act as a Project Engineer for medium work packages and support larger multi-year programmes helping translate modelling and simulation into practical engineering outputs and preparing technical inputs.

Additionally you will:

• Manage or supervise installation testing and commissioning activities
• Co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams during work package delivery
• Produce review and present technical documentation in line with UKAEA standards
• Support compliance with safety and regulatory requirements including CDM and EAWR
• Oversee the safe and compliant management of SF₆ systems

Qualifications

• Apprentice training with relevant experience working in an industrial environment
• Experience producing written safe systems of work
• Qualification and experience in supervising CDM works including the supervision of external contractors
• Experience arranging and procuring external engineering services
• Demonstrable knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance techniques and industry best practice
• A pressurised water and compressed air qualification with experience applying system isolations
• A C&G 1788 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance or a BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject
• A BS7671 18th Edition qualification

Additional Information

• 42858
• 21.5% pension contribution
• 30.5 days annual leave (25 plus 3 days over Christmas and 2.5 privilege days)
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Relocation assistance scheme

UKAEAs mission is clean energy for all and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team supported by our Head of Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion 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. UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis for example changes to the way we interview or share information.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

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Experience

years

Vacancy

1