Mechanical Technician - Aldermaston

NSG Environmental; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear services company based in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Technician to perform operations and installations. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering with relevant qualifications and experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £43,000 per annum, generous overtime pay, and extensive benefits including private healthcare and training opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance 3x Salary

Private Healthcare package

Pension contributions

Discretionary bonus

Holiday allowance of 187.5 hours per year

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to manufacture and fit mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Familiarity with site/factory work environments.
• Lifting and Slinging experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant operations and installations.
• Maintain records and documentation for projects.
• Communicate effectively for business development.

Skills

Use of hand tools for assembly

Understands and can work to mechanical engineering drawings

General Workshop equipment operation

Organizational skills

Read and interpret instructions

Education

Advanced apprenticeship / NVQ Level 4

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in mechanical engineering

Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace

Job description

Working for NSG

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high‑hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose‑built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white‑collar and blue‑collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

All applicants must have DV Security Level Clearance. Please only apply if you are eligible to obtain DV clearance and are happy to go through the process.

The Role

To competently perform plant operations, installations, handling, assembly, dismantling and other activities on equipment or within the site/workshop environment, and as instructed by Supervisor/Site Supervisor.

Key Objectives

Study & Training

Review skill levels and update them as necessary to competently carry out the tasks required of a Technician. This will include:

• Basic Health & Safety [British Safety Council level 2 or IOSH managing safely]
• Lifting and Slinging qualification
• 5S Standards

Project Delivery and Operations Support

• Carry out tasks as required for specific projects including the assembly / installation / maintenance / operation and / or dismantling of
  • general plant and equipment
  • development / test rigs
• Complete and maintain as necessary all associated records and documentation

Internal Communication and Liaison

• Contribute to the development of business by internal referral and communication of appropriate information and intelligence

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Advanced apprenticeship / NVQ Level 4 or BTEC
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline
• Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent – (Relevant Training will be provided)

Experience & Knowledge

• Manufacture and fitting of mechanical parts & assemblies
• Familiar with site / factory work environments
• Lifting & Slinging experience

Skills & Abilities

• Use of hand tools for assembly
• Understands and can work to mechanical engineering drawings
• General Workshop equipment such as pedestal grinder, drill, bandsaw
• Able to organise and prioritise own work
• Able to read and write messages, interpret and carry out instructions
• Maintain simple records and documents in a readable format

Package

Basic Salary £43,000pa – 37.5 hours per week

Overtime – 37.5‑60 hours per week – Time and half

Overtime – 60+ hours per week or Sundays – Double time

Life Assurance 3x Salary

Private Healthcare package

Pension – Company contributes 5% Individual contributes 4%

Discretionary bonus

187.5 hours per year holiday allowance

Professional memberships covered

Training and development opportunities available.

NSG Environmental are a Disability Confident Committed Employer