Maintenance Technician

Gold Group Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear science and technology seeks a Maintenance Instrumentation Electrician for their Sellafield site. This role offers a 4-day workweek and involves maintaining and supporting electrical and instrumentation systems in a high-standard environment. Candidates must have a strong instrumentation background, ideally in BMS systems or nuclear settings. The company provides enhanced family-friendly policies, health benefits, and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Up to 15% Employer Pension Contribution

Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Performance-Based Bonuses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in nuclear, defence, offshore, oil & gas, or water industries.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical Diagrams

Self-motivated

Decision Making

Education

Time-served Electrician

Job description

Maintenance Instrumentation Electrician

(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

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