Plant Maintenance & Diagnostics Technician | Flexible Working

Nuclearinst; Dounreay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave + bank holiday

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Healthcare options

Job summary

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Craft Technician to support maintenance across site facilities and equipment, delivering planned and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and reporting to help ensure plant reliability and safety.

You will join a skilled team maintaining critical plant performance and contributing to decommissioning activities with a strong emphasis on health, safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Instrument Apprenticeship & HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualifications
• Relevant maintenance experience in mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation environments
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Solid health, safety and quality understanding
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and defect rectification to ensure safe, reliable operation of plant and equipment
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement maintenance solutions aligned with objectives
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance records, and condition assessments
• Contribute to improving maintenance performance by reviewing procedures and addressing obsolescence risks

Job description

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Craft Technician to support maintenance across site facilities and equipment, delivering planned and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and reporting to help ensure plant reliability and safety.

You will join a skilled team maintaining critical plant performance and contributing to decommissioning activities with a strong emphasis on health, safety and quality compliance.