Mechanical Craft: Maintenance & Project Specialist

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-focused policies

Pension plan

Annual leave 25.5 days

Job summary

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory in Preston is recruiting a Mechanical Craft to join the Engineering team. You will perform routine examination, inspection, maintenance and testing on plant and equipment, and support project work while adhering to safe systems and quality standards.

The role offers 39 hours per week, with occasional weekends, salary £40,991–£43,108 plus allowances, and benefits including enhanced leave, pension, and a company bonus.

Qualifications

• Time served recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Experience with safe systems of work.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Willingness to obtain SC level security clearance.
• British citizenship or dual nationality as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine examination, inspection, maintenance and testing on plant and equipment.
• Carry out breakdown and recovery maintenance.
• Support project and improvement work.
• Assist with installation, modification and commissioning of plant equipment.
• Follow, complete and update maintenance instructions.
• Provide detailed feedback on maintenance tasks via CMMS.

Skills

Time served apprenticeship

Safe system of work

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Pressure systems

Pumps & Pipework

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory in Preston is recruiting a Mechanical Craft to join the Engineering team. You will perform routine examination, inspection, maintenance and testing on plant and equipment, and support project work while adhering to safe systems and quality standards.

The role offers 39 hours per week, with occasional weekends, salary £40,991–£43,108 plus allowances, and benefits including enhanced leave, pension, and a company bonus.