Maintenance Technician

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is hiring an Instrumentation Technician for their Sellafield site. The role involves maintaining temperature loop systems and ensuring compliance with safety standards, while offering a competitive salary and benefits including a 4-day workweek and employer pension contributions.

Benefits

4-Day Work Week

Up to 15% Employer Pension Contribution

Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Performance-Based Bonuses

Full DV Clearance Sponsorship Provided

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear, defence, offshore or oil & gas industries required.
• Strong instrumentation background in BMS systems, nuclear, or industrial.
• Must be able to obtain SC and DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Conduct fault-finding and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Support project activities and system upgrades.

Skills

Instrument Mechanic

Reading Electrical Diagrams

Fault-Finding

Maintenance of Electrical Systems

Self-Motivated

Decision Making under Pressure

Education

Time-served Electrician

Job description

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(BRITISH CITIZENS ONLY - Must be eligible for SC clearance and willing to obtain DV clearance)

This role involves various roles in nuclear science and technology, including core science, innovation, and strategic research. The company supports environmental restoration, nuclear medicine, clean energy, and security. The site also offers opportunities in decommissioning, waste management, and fuel processing.

• Location: Sellafield Site (Non-Hybrid, 4-Day Work Week)
• This role offers a 4-day workweek schedule, allowing all hours to be completed Monday through Thursday.
• Hours: 6:15 AM - 4:15 PM
• Salary from £40,000 - £45,000 inc allowances
• Up to 15% Employer Pension Contribution
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies – including extra leave for parental responsibilities and weddings.
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits – life assurance, health plans, reduced gym memberships, EAP access., Cycle to Work Scheme
• Performance-Based Bonuses and access to discounts from 200+ suppliers.
• Full DV Clearance Sponsorship Provided

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician to join our team at the Sellafield site. Candidates must have a strong instrumentation background, ideally in BMS systems, nuclear, or industrial settings. Experience from the forces, oil & gas, offshore, or water industries

Key Responsibilities:

• Working on temperature loop systems and related instrumentation.
• Supporting system operations in a high-standard environment.
• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Conduct fault-finding, repairs, and implement safe electrical isolations.
• Support project activities, installations, and system upgrades. i.e temperature loop systems
• Interpret single-line drawings, manuals, and technical instructions.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and site standards.
• Take a lead in driving operational excellence and reliability across plant systems.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible for SC clearance and willing to obtain DV clearance.
• Previous experience in the nuclear, defence, offshore, oil & gas, or water industries. Forces backgrounds are also considered.
• Time-served Electrician or Instrument Mechanic
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and technical documentation.
• Must have an instrumentation background, either BMS systems, nuclear or industrial or Military background
• Self-motivated, resilient, and capable of working under pressure.
• Able to make sound decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance