Nuclear Plant Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance & Innovation

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

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.