Senior Craft Technician C&I

Nuclear Restoration Services; Dounreay; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; 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

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Dounreay is seeking a Senior Craft Technician (Control & Instrumentation) to join the Reactors Programme. You will deliver safe, compliant maintenance on plant and equipment within a highly regulated nuclear site, mentoring apprentices and deputising when required.

Key responsibilities include fault-finding, defect rectification, and producing technical reports while supporting Safe Systems of Work and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Instrument Apprenticeship plus HNC in Engineering (or equivalent qualifications and experience).
• Comprehensive instrument maintenance experience.
• Ability to undertake responsibilities associated with relevant site authorisations.
• Post-specific capability analysis assessment completed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault-finding and defect rectification on plant and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high standards on a nuclear licensed site.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to support maintenance activities and resolve technical issues.
• Mentor apprentices and deputise for Supervisor when required.

Skills

Instrument maintenance

Team player

Safety compliance

Education

Instrument Apprenticeship

HNC in Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Control & Instrumentation Technician looking for your next challenge? Would you like to be part of a skilled maintenance team supporting critical operations at Dounreay?

We are seeking a Senior Craft Technician (Control & Instrumentation) to join the Reactors Programme. You will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and effective maintenance activities while working within a highly regulated environment.

What will you be doing?

You will carry out planned maintenance, fault-finding and defect rectification activities on plant and equipment, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. You'll also support continuous improvement initiatives and help maintain the high standards expected on a nuclear licensed site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Liaising with customers and suppliers to support maintenance activities and resolve technical issues.
• Diagnosing faults, investigating defects and implementing maintenance solutions.
• Producing technical reports and supporting Safe Systems of Work documentation.
• Mentoring apprentices, identifying improvement opportunities and deputising for the Supervisor when required.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced Control & Instrumentation professional with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to maintenance. You will be able to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and compliance.

Essential requirements include:

• Instrument Apprenticeship plus HNC in Engineering (or equivalent qualifications and experience).
• Comprehensive instrument maintenance experience.
• Ability to undertake responsibilities associated with relevant site authorisations.
• Successful completion of the post-specific capability analysis assessment - Post specific capability analysis assessment

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

• Be part of a nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programme
• Work within a highly skilled and supportive team
• Contribute to achieving Zero Harm and environmental restoration goals
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression
• Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact [e-mail] at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.