Production Technician (Maintenance)

Nuclear Restoration Services; St Marys Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear service organization in the UK seeks a mechanically minded individual for a maintenance role. You will be part of a highly skilled team responsible for conducting maintenance tasks on various mechanical assets, ensuring safety and compliance. Applicants should have relevant technical qualifications and preferably experience in the nuclear industry. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Company bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical discipline is essential.
• Desirable to have experience in the nuclear industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets.
• Read and understand a full range of engineering drawings.
• Achieve maintenance plans safely and within environmental parameters.
• Perform analysis and fault diagnosis on plant.
• Hold safety documents and follow safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with QA documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

City and Guilds, BTEC ONC (NQF Level 3)

Job description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean‑up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission – to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated – visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?

About The Role

Hear from the Hiring Manager:

I would like to welcome mechanically minded individuals who can bring drive and enthusiasm to the sites, highly skilled, multi-disciplined maintenance team. Within the team we have developed a strong safety culture, whilst promoting a can‑do attitude that enables us to constantly deliver maintenance tasks on time, to the highest standards.

The successful applicant needs to be a team player, willing to undertake tasks outside their core skills and possess a safety focused mindset that is essential to working within the nuclear industry.

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre‑planned and reactive maintenance on Mechanical assets including pumps, cranes, hydraulic systems, vent systems and compressors
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices with the ability to read and understand a full range of engineering drawings
• Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely and within environmental parameters of the Site
• Carry out analysis and fault diagnosis of plant and communicate findings back to the Team Leader or Maintenance Engineer
• Be authorised to hold safety documents and work to prescribed electrical and mechanical safety rules within radiological and contaminated controlled areas
• Follow prescribed verbal and written work instructions, check sheets and other QA documentation to ensure compliance is always maintained.

Qualifications and Experience

• (Essential) Appropriate technical qualification e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC ONC, (NQF Level 3)
• (Essential) Relevant experience in Technical Discipline
• (Desirable) Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry

Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year), and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24‑hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS).

Additional Information

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi‑site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all under‑represented in our workforce.

We have the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.