Mechanical Craft Technician - Pressure Systems & Plant Maintenance

Nuclear Restoration Services; Thurso; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Annual leave

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Healthcare options

Job summary

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Mechanical Craft Technician to support the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient maintenance activities across plant and equipment.

You will perform planned maintenance, fault finding and defect rectification, using your technical expertise to maintain equipment reliability, resolve issues and support continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical apprenticeship.
• HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in mechanical installation and multi-disciplined maintenance.
• Proven experience in pressure systems, pipework testing and plant maintenance.
• Experience with generators, pumps and IC engines.
• Strong commitment to safe working practices in regulated environments.
• Nuclear or similarly regulated industry experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance as per facility instructions.
• Perform corrective maintenance and plant modifications.
• Operate plant and equipment, including remote handling tasks.
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and maintain PPE protocols.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Maintenance

Pressure systems

Safety conscious

Remote handling

Education

Time-served mechanical apprenticeship

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Pressure testing equipment

Multi-disciplined maintenance tools

Job description

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Mechanical Craft Technician to support the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient maintenance activities across plant and equipment.

You will perform planned maintenance, fault finding and defect rectification, using your technical expertise to maintain equipment reliability, resolve issues and support continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.