Senior Electrical Technician

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, (UKAEA); Abingdon; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy research organization in Abingdon seeks a Senior Electrical Technician to lead and support the maintenance and operation of advanced electromechanical systems. Responsibilities include overseeing a technician team, ensuring safe working practices, and maintaining records of activities. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification, experience in diagnostics, and knowledge of electrical assembly techniques. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering degree or HND/HNC/apprenticeship or equivalent with significant industry experience.
• Qualified to the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of crimping and soldering techniques.
• Strong understanding of circuit wiring and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead wiring, modification, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced electromechanical systems.
• Oversee technician team for circuit and equipment testing.
• Communicate effectively with project teams about faults and repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical system diagnostics

Supervising technician teams

Wiring and modification

Fault finding and repair

Working from drawings and schematics

Education

Engineering degree or HND/HNC/apprenticeship

Tools

Operational Documentation Systems (ODS/OMS)

High-density connectors assembly

Job description

Senior Electrical Technician
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £42,858 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: RACE
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 4
Department: Electrical

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

As an employee of UKAEA, you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options, including family-friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous annual leave allowance, starting with 25 days, plus 3 days’ Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

Recruitment Process

For a step-by-step overview of how we hire from application to offer, please see our Recruitment Process page.

Job Description

The salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 5 days a week. This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open-source data.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to join the RACE team, responsible for leading and supporting the wiring, modification, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of advanced electromechanical remote handling systems. In this role, you will undertake and supervise the technician team in the wiring, testing, and commissioning of circuits and equipment for remote handling systems, as well as oversee maintenance activities, including prompt fault finding and repair of electrical systems. This is a hands-on position offering the opportunity to work on both existing equipment and the development of innovative new systems, contributing to cutting‑edge engineering projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are skilled in diagnosing and resolving faults in electrical systems and devices, and experienced in supervising workshop operations and managing technician teams, we would like to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with project teams and stakeholders, clearly reporting faults, required resolutions, expected repair timelines, and potential build or operational issues.
• Support workshop management by prioritising tasks, highlighting issues where targets cannot be met, deputising for the Electrical Workshop Manager when required, and assisting the Remote Handling Electrical Plant Manager with shutdown preparations and equipment movement.
• Oversee electrical procedures and maintenance by developing and implementing procedures for the build, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of equipment, and acting as the Maintenance Responsible Officer for RACE systems.
• Ensure safe working practices by following relevant risk assessments and procedures within the electrical workshop and associated work areas.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using operational documentation systems (ODS/OMS) and provide guidance and support to the technician team as needed.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering degree/HND or HNC/apprenticeship or equivalent with significant industry experience.
• Qualified to the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Ability to understand and work from drawings and schematics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of crimping and soldering techniques.
• Knowledge and experience in the assembly of high‑density connectors.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under‑represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing, and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and take steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email our team if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks, but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.