Mechanical Craft Technician – Preston (Up to £7k Allowances)

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

Job summary

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is seeking a Mechanical Craft professional to join the Preston Laboratory engineering team. The role focuses on safe, quality maintenance and project support, delivering work to meet regulatory and licence requirements.

The position is 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work depending on customer demands. An enhanced allowance up to £7,000 p.a.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Experience working to a safe system of work.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Capable of working within a team to achieve targets.
• Commitment to high workmanship and quality standards.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance and meet residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspection and testing on plant and equipment.
• Carry out breakdown and recovery maintenance as required.
• Support project and improvement work and facility installations.
• Follow, complete and update maintenance instructions and records.
• Provide feedback on maintenance tasks via CMMS.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is seeking a Mechanical Craft professional to join the Preston Laboratory engineering team. The role focuses on safe, quality maintenance and project support, delivering work to meet regulatory and licence requirements.

The position is 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work depending on customer demands. An enhanced allowance up to £7,000 p.a.