Mechanical Craft Technician: Flexible Maintenance & Impact

Nuclear Restoration Services; Dounreay; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave + bank holiday

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Healthcare options

Job summary

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Mechanical Craft Technician to support safe, reliable maintenance across plant and equipment. You will perform planned maintenance, fault finding, and defect rectification while upholding safety and quality standards.

Join the Breeder Fuel Project Team to support defueling activities, install/mechanically modify systems, and respond to breakdowns. Apply PPE and work within highly regulated requirements.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical apprenticeship.
• HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualifications plus experience (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in mechanical installation and multi-disciplined maintenance experience.
• Proven experience in pressure systems, pipework pressure testing, plant maintenance, and servicing equipment such as generators, pumps, vehicles, and IC engines.
• Strong commitment to safe working practices, including the competent use of PPE.
• Desirable experience in nuclear or similarly regulated industries, together with machine shop and/or electrical maintenance expertise.
• Post specific physical capability assessment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with facility instructions.
• Complete corrective works when required and modify/install plants per project instructions.
• Respond swiftly and safely to breakdowns and operate a range of plant and equipment.
• Wear PPE and respiratory protection as deemed necessary.

Skills

Time-served mechanical apprenticeship

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Mechanical installation experience

Pressure systems & pipework testing

Safe working practices & PPE

Nuclear/regulatory industry experience

Physical capability assessment

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualifications

Job description

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Mechanical Craft Technician to support safe, reliable maintenance across plant and equipment. You will perform planned maintenance, fault finding, and defect rectification while upholding safety and quality standards.

Join the Breeder Fuel Project Team to support defueling activities, install/mechanically modify systems, and respond to breakdowns. Apply PPE and work within highly regulated requirements.