On-Site Electrician

Amey; Harwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Long-term contract

Consistent weekday hours

Supportive team

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Amey, at NRS Harwell in Oxfordshire, is seeking an On-Site Electrician to join our Electrical Team. This permanent, full-time role offers 37 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight and early finish every other Friday in a regulated nuclear environment.

You’ll perform planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs across client buildings, uphold health and safety, and work within controlled areas with baseline security clearance.

Qualifications

• Required electrical qualifications and testing/inspection certifications.
• Nuclear environment safety awareness or willingness to work in controlled areas.
• Baseline security clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance of buildings in the client’s portfolio.
• Inspection and testing, emergency light testing, PAT testing, RCD testing, and lamp/socket upgrades.
• Carry out duties in line with health and safety legislation.
• Assist with minor building fabric repairs and ad hoc repairs as required.
• Contractor escort duties.

Education

18th Edition in electrical installation

NVQ Level 3 in electro technical services - Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2392 or 2394/95 testing and inspection

City & Guilds 2330 or NVQ Equivalent

City & Guilds 2377

Job description

On-Site Electrician

Title: On-Site Electrician

Requisition ID: 11017

Location: NRS Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week – 9‑day fortnight (early finish every other Friday)

Additional: Work Van & fuel card provided

A stable role in a highly regulated nuclear environment

Amey is recruiting an Approved Electrician to join Amey's Electrical Team at our NRS Harwell Branch in Oxfordshire. This is a long‑term, secure role offering consistent hours, a 9‑day fortnight and the opportunity to work on a team in a high‑security, safety‑critical environment.

About The Role

Working at NRS Harwell, you'll play an important part in maintaining safe and compliant nuclear facilities. The environment is controlled, professional and highly regulated, making attention to detail, safety and standards essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Duties would be planned and reactive maintenance of various buildings in our client’s portfolio. ie; Inspection and testing, emergency light testing, PAT Testing, RCD testing, installation of new equipment or replacement/repair of Lamps, Sockets etc
• To carry out duties in line with current Health and Safety legislation.
• Assist with Minor building fabric repairs
• Carry out ad hoc general minor repairs as required
• Contractor escort duties

What You’ll Bring

Required - (equivalent qualifications accepted)

• 18tth Edition in electrical installation
• NVQ Level 3 in electro technical services - Electrical Installation
• City & Guilds 2392 or 2394/95 testing and inspection
• City & Guilds 2330 or NVQ Equivalent
• City & Guilds 2377

Desirable

• English speaking
• Previous maintenance experience working in a commercial environment
• Be flexible & carry out duties which are not specific to your trade
• Knowledge of Health & Safety & safe working practices, all mandatory Safety training will be given, but specialist training such as IPAF and PASMA Certification (preferred)
• Previous experience with all types of access equipment would be advantageous.
• Experience with commercial and industrial installations
• Competent with testing and inspection with 2392 or equivalent.
• Candidate must be fully conversant with latest wiring regulations and be competent with completing NICEIC Certificates; opportunity to be NICEIC Qualified Supervisor for company.
• Physical / Dexterity
• Manual Handling ability
• Good understanding of Health & Safety
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to work calmly and professionally in a controlled / secure environment
• Organised, reliable and able to lead by example
• Full UK driving licence

Security & site environment

• This role is based within a nuclear restoration site
• You must be willing to work in controlled areas
• Baseline Personal Security clearance required – fully supported by Amey

Why join Amey?

• 9‑day fortnight – early finish every other Friday
• Stable, long‑term contract in a critical national environment
• Consistent weekday hours and routine
• Supportive team and clear structure
• Opportunity to build leadership experience on a high‑profile site

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible benefits (Cycle2Work, insurance, gym discounts)
• Retail & lifestyle discount portal
• Two paid Social Impact Days each year
• Family‑friendly and inclusive policies

About Amey

Amey delivers essential services across the UK's most complex and highly regulated environments, including nuclear, defence, justice and transport. Our work at NRS Harwell supports critical national infrastructure, helping to maintain safe, compliant and secure sites.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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