Instrument Technician

National Nuclear Laboratory; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an Instrument Technician to join its electrical and instrumentation engineering team. This role involves routine examination and maintenance of plant and equipment, along with supporting the installation of new projects. Candidates should possess a recognised apprenticeship in instrumentation control engineering and have experience in plant maintenance. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Family-focused policies

Pension plans

Generous leave

Gym discounts

Bonuses

Development opportunities

Health care

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of process plant and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Flexible to learn new skills and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and testing on plant and equipment.
• Support installation and commissioning of instrumentation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Safe System of Work (SSOW) and workplace standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in instrumentation control engineering

Tools

IPAF 3a & 3b certification

CompEx Ex1 – Ex4 or IECEx equivalent

Job description

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Job Description for Instrument Technician:

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

This role involves being part of the electrical and instrumentation engineering team, focusing on building maintenance, breakdown issues, and supporting the installation and commissioning of projects.

The salary will be determined based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform routine examination, inspection, maintenance, and testing on plant and equipment, including calibration checks, stroke tests, loop checks, troubleshooting, receipt verification, and performance verification of interlocks, alarms, and controls.
• Support installation, modification, and commissioning of instrumentation equipment for projects and improvements.
• Ensure all maintenance, breakdown, and project tasks comply with Safe System of Work (SSOW) and workplace standards.

Ideal Candidate

Essential criteria include:

• Recognised apprenticeship in instrumentation control engineering.
• Experience in maintenance of process plant and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and a team player with good communication skills.
• Flexible to learn new skills and develop professionally.
• Ability to obtain SC security clearance.

Desirable criteria include:

• IPAF 3a & 3b certification.
• CompEx Ex1 – Ex4 or IECEx equivalent.

We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with various employee benefits, including family-focused policies, pension plans, generous leave, gym discounts, bonuses, development opportunities, health care, and more.

About NNL:

NNL is a pioneering organization where innovation and boundary-pushing are part of the culture. It offers limitless personal and professional growth opportunities for those eager to make a significant impact in science, technology, and society.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) aims to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and able to thrive.