Mechanical Technician

Babcock International Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Technician for their Heysham 2 power station. The role involves operating and maintaining specialized mechanical systems, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have proven experience and a Level 3 engineering qualification. This full-time role offers overtime, generous holiday allowance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Special paid leave for reservists

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a Mechanical Technician role is essential.
• Level 3 engineering qualification is required.
• Must be a sole UK national for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tools and equipment are available to carry out tasks.
• Interpret and execute tasks according to quality standards and protocols.
• Complete assigned work within timeframes and budget.

Skills

Proven experience in a Mechanical Technician role

Understanding of quality standards and safety protocols

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Location: Heysham 2, Heysham, Morecambe

Compensation: £33, plus £3, bonus + overtime paid 1.5x

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

Role

As a Mechanical Technician, you’ll operate and maintain highly specialised mechanical systems in a dynamic, technically complex, and tightly regulated environment within the nuclear sector. You’ll work as part of a dedicated Maintenance Team, providing essential support to the Heysham 2 power station to help ensure safe and efficient operation of critical infrastructure. The role involves hands-on work with precision equipment, routine and reactive maintenance tasks, and close collaboration with engineering and operations teams. Your efforts will contribute to the continued safety, reliability, and performance of the site, supporting the UK\'s energy resilience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability of required tools, spare parts, and equipment to carry out tasks efficiently (general hand tools are typically provided by the resident Site Team).
• Interpret and execute assigned tasks in accordance with all relevant quality standards, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Complete assigned work scopes within agreed timeframes and budget constraints, maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation and records in a timely manner, such as Assembly & Test Plans and maintenance reports.
• Receive support from supervisory staff during task execution, with access to site services including quality assurance, safety, and administrative support as needed.

Working Arrangements

This is a permanent, full-time position with contracted hours of 37 per week. Working hours are 08:30 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday / 08:30 – 13:30 Friday. Overtime is frequently available and is paid at time and a half. Please note that this position involves manual work, including lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.

Requirements

• Essential experience: Proven experience in a Mechanical Technician role.
• Qualifications: Level 3 engineering qualification.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows UK Cavendish Nuclear employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave
• “Be Kind Day” enables employees to take one working day of paid leave a year for volunteering