Mechanical Craft Technician - Plant Maintenance

Nuclearinst; Dounreay; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

13.5% employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave + bank holiday

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Healthcare options

Zusammenfassung

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Mechanical Craft Technician to support safe, reliable maintenance across plant and equipment, including planned maintenance, fault finding and rectification. The role supports Breeder Fuel operations and the decommissioning effort at the DFR Reactor, ensuring work is safe, efficient and compliant.

Day-to-day duties include preventative maintenance, corrective works, plant modifications, and responding to breakdowns, with PPE and respiratory protection as required.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in mechanical installation and maintenance.
• Essential experience in pressure systems and general plant maintenance.
• Safety‑conscious with a practical hands‑on approach.
• Time‑served mechanical apprenticeship desirable.
• Technical qualifications such as City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent.

Aufgaben

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with facility instructions.
• Complete corrective works when required.
• Carry out plant modifications and new installations per project instructions.
• Respond swiftly and safely to breakdowns.
• Operate a range of plant and equipment and perform mechanical tasks.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical installation

General plant maintenance

Pressure systems

Safety awareness

Hands-on

Ausbildung

Time-served mechanical apprenticeship

City & Guilds / BTEC / NVQ4

Tools

Machine shop practices

Electrical work

Jobbeschreibung

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Mechanical Craft Technician to support safe, reliable maintenance across plant and equipment, including planned maintenance, fault finding and rectification. The role supports Breeder Fuel operations and the decommissioning effort at the DFR Reactor, ensuring work is safe, efficient and compliant.

Day-to-day duties include preventative maintenance, corrective works, plant modifications, and responding to breakdowns, with PPE and respiratory protection as required.