Nuclear Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician

Cavendish Nuclear; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Professional fees paid

Be Kind Day

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician for our Whetstone site in Leicester. The role focuses on testing, fault-finding and repair of analogue electronic systems that support critical defence and nuclear operations, with detailed verification and documentation prior to operational use.

You will work with engineering colleagues to identify root causes, produce clear technical records, and build specialist diagnostic capability.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• HNC level study in relevant electrical or electronic modules is desirable.
• Additional testing or diagnostic qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Testing analogue printed circuit boards and electrical equipment to approved test documentation.
• Investigating faults and repairing analogue electronics using bench meters, oscilloscopes and test equipment.
• Verifying test results through peer checks and evidence-based reporting.
• Recording step-by-step fault investigations and corrective actions.
• Producing detailed technical and fault reports, including root cause identification.

Skills

Analogue electronics testing

Oscilloscopes

Bench meters

Fault-finding

Test documentation

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

HNC studies in relevant electrical/electronic modules desirable

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Bench meters

Test equipment

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician for our Whetstone site in Leicester. The role focuses on testing, fault-finding and repair of analogue electronic systems that support critical defence and nuclear operations, with detailed verification and documentation prior to operational use.

You will work with engineering colleagues to identify root causes, produce clear technical records, and build specialist diagnostic capability.