Field Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician

Babcock International; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Field Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician to ensure the safety and compliance of nuclear power stations. This role involves building and testing electronic modules, following ISO 9001 quality systems, and requires travel to various sites. Candidates must have a Level 3 Engineering qualification and proven hands-on experience in a regulated environment. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay are offered, with overtime available during outages.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated EC&I technician role.
• Ability to follow ISO 9001 processes.
• Availability for travel and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire electronic modules and control panels.
• Assemble and test PCBs.
• Verify results and record test evidence.
• Follow production plans under quality systems.
• Collaborate on-site at UK power stations.

Skills

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) technician experience

PCB assembly and panel-build experience

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Record-keeping

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Vocational training in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

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 a Field Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician. As a Field EC&I Technician, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll play a vital role in keeping nuclear power stations safe, available and compliant. You work with specialised equipment and safety systems, apply rigorous test standards, and help ensure reliable low‑carbon energy for millions of homes, all while building your expertise in one of the UK's most regulated and meaningful engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire small electronic modules, boxes, units, and control/indication panels and cubicles.
• Assemble and hand‑solder through‑hole printed circuit boards (PCBs) and carry out functional testing to approved documentation.
• Test, verify and peer‑check results for analogue PCBs and electrical equipment; collate and record test evidence accurately.
• Follow and sign off production plans within an ISO 9001 quality system, flag variances and seek approval for corrective action.
• Travel and work on site at multiple UK power stations, collaborating with experienced teams in highly regulated environments.

Working hours and Pay

Set working times are 37 hours per week: Monday to Wednesday 07:30‑18:00, Thursday 07:30‑15:00. During outages, you work 12‑hour shifts with paid overtime (time‑and‑a‑half) and a premium (time‑and‑a‑third) for night hours. This is a roving role with regular travel and overnight stays to support EDF power stations at Heysham, Hartlepool and Torness, as well as our Whetstone Manufacturing site; travel and accommodation expenses are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) technician role within a regulated environment.
• Hands‑on PCB assembly, wiring and panel‑build experience, including test and verification.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 processes and documentation.
• Ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays, to UK power station sites.
• Strong attention to detail, safety focus and accurate record‑keeping.
• Level 3 Engineering qualification – essential.
• Apprenticeship or equivalent vocational training in a relevant discipline – preferred.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance.
• 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 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.

About Cavendish Nuclear

Cavendish Nuclear 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.