Fixed Wire Testing Engineer – Night Shifts (Nuclear Site)

Mitie Group plc.; England; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a skilled Fixed Wire Testing Engineer to join the team at Sellafield, Seascale, Cumbria. You will perform fixed wire testing, inspection, and certification across estate buildings, ensuring compliance with current regulations and Sellafield standards.

Role involves night shifts (4 nights per week, 10 hours each) with Friday to Sunday off. Requires NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, City & Guilds 2391/2392, and 18th Edition regs, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent recognised qualification.
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2392 Inspection and Testing qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (including latest amendments).
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and remedial works.
• Strong fixed wire testing and inspection experience.
• Good understanding of current electrical legislation, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience working safely within regulated or high-compliance environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fixed wire testing, inspection, and certification activities across estate buildings in accordance with current electrical regulations and Sellafield standards.
• Ensure electrical installations are maintained in a safe condition and remain fully compliant with statutory and contractual requirements.
• Operate in full compliance with Sellafield SLSPs, Mitie safe systems of work, and all health and safety procedures.
• Achieve and maintain Electrical Nominated Person status as required for service delivery.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance tasks within agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Proactively manage reactive repair activities to minimise aged tasks and ensure timely completion of all work orders.
• Complete engineering worksheets, reports, certificates, and documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of workmanship, technical quality, and customer service.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors, and suppliers to support effective service delivery.
• Maintain company vehicles, testing equipment, tools, and records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify and report opportunities for additional works outside the existing contract scope.
• Support the preparation of quotations, estimates, and technical information for reactive and project works when required.
• Ensure all works are delivered in the safest, most efficient, and cost-effective manner while maintaining quality standards.
• Submit timesheets and associated documentation promptly for management review and approval.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical maintenance

Remedial works

Fixed wire testing

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391 or 2392 Inspection and Testing

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a skilled Fixed Wire Testing Engineer to join the team at Sellafield, Seascale, Cumbria. You will perform fixed wire testing, inspection, and certification across estate buildings, ensuring compliance with current regulations and Sellafield standards.

Role involves night shifts (4 nights per week, 10 hours each) with Friday to Sunday off. Requires NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, City & Guilds 2391/2392, and 18th Edition regs, plus a full UK driving licence.