Mechanical Commissioning Technician — Night Shifts (Contract)

Nuclearinst; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem £100/day Umbrella

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking experienced Mechanical Commissioning Technicians for a major defence and nuclear programme at AWE Burghfield. The role focuses on executing commissioning activities on critical mechanical systems, ensuring tests and handovers meet project specifications and nuclear safety standards.

The position is site-based in Reading, with a 6-month contract, initially day shifts with a transition to night shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have strong reading of technical drawings, P&IDs and mechanical schematics.
• Experience with pumps, valves and pipework systems in mechanical commissioning.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures.
• Experience in regulated environments such as nuclear/defence.
• Nuclear safety standards knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning and pre-commissioning activities per procedures and schedules.
• Carry out inspections, testing, and functional verification of mechanical systems.
• Perform mechanical checks: alignment, pressure testing, flushing and cleaning, lubrication, handover inspections.
• Support system turnovers and handovers; assist fault-finding and investigations.
• Complete commissioning records and QA paperwork; interpret drawings and specifications.

Skills

Read drawings & P&IDs

Safe systems of work

Nuclear/regulatory experience

Pumps

Valves

Pipework systems

HVAC equipment

Rotating machinery

Mechanical plant systems

Problem solving & fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

HNC/HND

Equivalent apprenticeship qualification

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking experienced Mechanical Commissioning Technicians for a major defence and nuclear programme at AWE Burghfield. The role focuses on executing commissioning activities on critical mechanical systems, ensuring tests and handovers meet project specifications and nuclear safety standards.

The position is site-based in Reading, with a 6-month contract, initially day shifts with a transition to night shifts.