Maintenance Mechanic's Mate

Nuclear Restoration Services; Harwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services is recruiting a Maintenance Mechanic’s Mate at Harwell. You will contribute to the safe operation of critical facilities by delivering hands-on mechanical maintenance and supporting routine, corrective and breakdown work.

The role requires following procedures, maintaining stock and spares, and upholding safety standards in a regulated environment. We value practical, safety-conscious candidates with GCSEs in English and Maths and a proactive, methodical approach.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are required.
• Demonstrates a practical, safety‑focused mindset for maintenance work.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately.
• Hands-on mechanical experience is desirable in safety-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality mechanical maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Support routine, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Manage stock control and mechanical spares to keep parts available.
• Maintain clean, safe, and compliant work areas and assist with safety documentation.

Skills

Safety mindset

Hands-on maintenance

Following instructions

Proactive approach

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping complex plant and equipment running safely and smoothly? Do you enjoy hands‑on mechanical work while playing a vital role in a highly regulated environment?

As a Maintenance Mechanic’s Mate at NRS Harwell, you’ll be part of a team that underpins the safe operation of critical facilities. You’ll work in a collaborative, safety‑first culture where attention to detail is valued and your contribution makes a real difference every day.

What Will You Be Doing

You will play a key role in keeping people, plant and the environment safe by identifying hazards, applying safe working practices, and working in full alignment with site and company management systems. The role involves delivering high‑quality mechanical maintenance, supporting routine, corrective and breakdown activities to ensure operations run reliably and efficiently.

You will also take an active part in maintaining high workshop standards, managing stock control and mechanical spares so everything is available when needed. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to safety documentation, maintain tidy and compliant work areas, and support the effective application of company‑wide policies and procedures.

Who Are We Looking For

You’ll bring a strong educational foundation, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, and the ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately. You’ll approach mechanical work in a proactive, hands‑on way, working methodically, using protective clothing and equipment correctly, and applying safe working practices with confidence in safety‑critical environments.

You’ll also have:

• A practical, safety‑focused mindset with the ability to carry out maintenance or installation tasks accurately and reliably.
• Ideally, some experience in maintenance activities and an awareness of industrial, radiological, or nuclear environments (desirable but not essential).

To learn more about NRS and the work we do, we invite you to explore our organisation by visiting Nuclear Restoration Services - GOV.UK. It’s a great way to discover our mission, our people, and the impact we deliver.

We offer a wide range of benefits - discover them all on our Careers website.

Please note: All successful candidates will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.

At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We want to ensure you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We offer flexibility on base location for multi-site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible