Production Technician (Mechanical)

Nuclear Restoration Services; Leiston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services is seeking a Mechanical Production Technician to perform maintenance on mechanical systems across the Sizewell A and Bradwell sites, ensuring safe plant operations and compliance with QA requirements.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification, strong practical mechanical skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Candidates should be safety-focused, capable of working independently or in a team, and prepared to operate in radiological areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Sound mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to diagnose faults on mechanical systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, breakdown investigations and repairs on mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults including pumps, cranes, hydraulic systems, ventilation, water systems and compressors.
• Ensure all work is delivered safely, compliantly and in line with QA requirements.
• Be authorised to hold safety documents and work to prescribed radiological, electrical and mechanical safety rules within radiological and contaminated areas.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

Level 3 technical qualification (City & Guilds / BTEC ONC)

Tools

Lifting equipment

QA/documentation handling

Job description

Are you looking for a role where your mechanical maintenance skills genuinely matter and your work directly supports the safe management of the UK’s civil nuclear legacy? As a mechanical Production Technician, you will play a key part in keeping our sites safe, compliant and operating to a high standard.

What Will You Be Doing

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical systems across the Sizewell A and Bradwell sites. This includes everything from routine checks to fault diagnosis, repairs and supporting safe plant operations. You will use your judgement to investigate issues, identify root causes and propose practical engineering solutions.

You will work independently when needed, while also supporting colleagues by clearly communicating maintenance findings or sharing knowledge and safe working practices within the team.

• Carry out preventative maintenance, breakdown investigations and repairs on mechanical systems
• Diagnose faults including pumps, cranes, hydraulic systems, ventilation, water systems and compressors
• Ensure all work is delivered safely, compliantly and in line with QA requirements
• Be authorised to hold safety documents and work to prescribed radiological, electrical and mechanical safety rules within radiological and contaminated areas

Who Are We Looking For

You will bring sound mechanical maintenance experience and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a high performing team. Your approach will be safety focused, thorough and aligned to working in a regulated environment. Being organised and able to communicate clearly will help you succeed in this role. The post holder may be required to fulfil a role in the Site Emergency Scheme.

You will need a relevant technical qualification at Level 3, strong hands on mechanical skills and the ability to read engineering drawings. Experience with lifting equipment or work in the nuclear sector is helpful but not essential if you bring the right capability and mindset.

You will have:

• A Level 3 technical qualification such as City & Guilds or BTEC ONC
• Practical experience in mechanical maintenance
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to work safely, accurately and in line with clear procedures

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits - discover them all on our Careers website.

To learn more about NRS and the work we do, we invite you to explore our organisation by visiting Nuclear Restoration Services - GOV.UK. It’s a great way to discover our mission, our people, and the impact we deliver

Please note: All successful candidates will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.

At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We want to ensure you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We offer flexibility on base location for multi-site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.