Mechanical Plant Engineer

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited; England; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies

Competitive pension

Annual leave 25.5 days + shutdown

Gym discounts

Company bonus

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Discounts via My discounts

Health care plan

Job summary

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited seeks a Mechanical Plant Engineer to assure safe, compliant mechanical maintenance and support asset care programs. You will interface with Design, lead maintenance efficiency improvements, and participate in projects while upholding strict regulatory standards.

The role requires a mechanical qualification, strong communication, and the ability to obtain SC security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree Qualified (mechanical discipline) or HND in an equivalent discipline.
• Strong communications skills, ability to communicate key information with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate conservative decision making, even in pressure situations.
• Demonstrable knowledge of operational & maintenance requirements.
• Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience.
• Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams.
• Required to become PMP Manager.
• Requirement to become appointed as Sub Contractor Supervisor, task supervisor and SSoW Originator.
• Lead SQEP for Maintenance training packs for area of responsibility.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ UK residency).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with site engineering procedures for disciplined operations and maintenance.
• Challenge mechanical maintenance processes to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with Design team on mechanical changes, reviewing packages and testing procedures.
• Review mechanical equipment parameters, perform trend analysis and implement improvements.
• Advise on ageing mechanical plant and support Asset Care program.
• Undertake small scale infrastructure improvement projects.
• Conduct self-audits and observations to maintain EHSS&Q standards.
• Attend internal/external forums to share and implement best practices.
• Assist Engineering Manager in delivering company values and best solutions.
• Provide assurance that incidents are investigated and corrective actions completed.

Skills

Strong communications

Conservative decision making

Interface with design & capability

Self-motivation

Team leadership

Education

Degree in mechanical discipline or equivalent (HND)

Job description

Summary

Job Description for Mechanical Plant Engineer:

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At UKNNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at UKNNL, anything is possible.

The Mechanical Plant Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager, they shall provide assurance that all Mechanical maintenance activities are being undertaken in a safe and compliant manner, to meet all requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence and all Regulatory and Legislative purposes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in a regulatory capacity; detail oriented and is able to work to stringent deadlines.

Main Responsibilities for Mechanical Plant Engineer:

• Responsible for ensuring compliance to the relevant sites engineering procedures associated with disciplined operations and maintenance.
• Responsible for constantly challenging the mechanical maintenance processes on plant and ensuring plant is operated and maintained to appropriate standards.
• Primary interface with Design team on mechanical changes to plant, including reviewing design change packages and installation and testing procedures.
• Responsible for reviewing of mechanical equipment parameters, trend analysis and improvements of plant, not only by trending but also industry wide best practice information.
• Provide advice on ageing plant (mechanical) and carry out appropriate condition assessment techniques to support UKNNL’s Asset Care program.
• Responsible for undertaking small scale Infrastructure improvement projects.
• Responsible for undertaking regular self-audits and task observations within their area of responsibility ensuring EHSS&Q standards are being maintained according to set procedures.
• Attend any forums (internal or external) as requested to keep abreast of best practices around other UKNNL Laboratories, responsible for sharing and implementing any learning.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in delivering the company values, they shall be expected to maintain a forward vision to develop and implement the best solutions in the best interest of the business.
• Provide assurance that all events or incidents within their area of responsibility are investigated thoroughly; ensure appropriate corrective actions have been discharged in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of the event.
• Assist with the coaching and mentoring of the Engineering team as and when required.
• Assist in the delivery of maintenance and breakdown tasks through task supervision and SSoW Originator roles as required.

Essential Criteria for Mechanical Plant Engineer:

• Degree Qualified (mechanical discipline) or HND in an equivalent discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualification.
• Strong communications skills, ability to communicate key information with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate conservative decision making, even in pressure situations.
• Demonstrable knowledge of operational & maintenance requirements.
• Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience.
• Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams.
• Required to become PMP Manager.
• Requirement to become appointed as Sub Contractor Supervisor, task supervisor and SSoW Originator.
• Lead SQEP for Maintenance training packs for area of responsibility.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Mechanical Plant Engineer:

• Hold IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent as a minimum qualification.
• A thorough awareness of nuclear, conventional safety and security requirements applicable to their area of responsibility.
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience for operations undertaken within a nuclear plant.
• Good general safety case awareness with demonstrable knowledge of nuclear safety mechanisms (SM), safety related equipment (SRE) and Safety Features (SF).
• Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams.

Why join us?

UKNNL isn’t just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It’s also a place where you’ll feel appreciated and valued. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.
• UKNNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, UKNNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), UKNNL will still contribute 10%.
• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK
• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.
• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.
• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.
• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.
• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.
• Access to ‘Mydiscounts’ which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.
• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

UKNNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.