Shift Electrician

Nuclear Restoration Services; Harwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear decommissioning organization in Harwell is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance specialist. The role involves conducting routine maintenance tasks, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in electrical maintenance, knowledge of electrical systems, and be able to work within a nuclear environment. The company is committed to diversity and offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical maintenance activities is essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of ventilation systems is desirable.
• Must be able to achieve security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance tasks efficiently.
• Respond to breakdowns and ensure maintenance is completed safely.
• Support compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance activities

Knowledge of Electrical Systems

Ability to be a classified radiation worker

Ventilation systems knowledge

Education

Technical qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ level 3)

Qualified to IET Wiring Regulations – 18th Edition

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:

“My team is made up of experienced and skilled team players that excel at working in the nuclear industry. I would like to welcome an individual that can bring their knowledge, experience and skills and transfer them to further develop and enhance the safe delivery of the Magnox mission.We work a rotating 12 hour shift pattern of day and night shift comprising of 07.00-19.00 & 19.00-07.00 Monday to Friday over a 3 week cycle”.

Key Deliverables:

• Carry out routine maintenance tasks efficiently as directed by the Shift Engineer, Duty Shift Manager or Maintenance Manager.
• Undertake preventative planned maintenance activities as directed and in accordance with supplied maintenance instructions.
• Undertake corrective works where identified, including assistance with internal projects as appropriate.
• Undertake electrical installation activities in accordance with the design provided and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Respond to breakdowns and work with operations to ensure that maintenance and corrective works are completed safely and in a timely manner.
• Carry out a full and proper handover between shifts and in the absence of the shift engineer ensure that the shift engineers log is correct and updated in the aspects of your trade discipline.
• Support the effective deployment of company-wide policies, processes, systems and procedures ensuring that at all time the business remains compliant.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified to IET Wiring Regulations – 18thEdition (BS7671) – Desirable
• Appropriate technical qualifications e.g. City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ level 3 or equivalent – Desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of Ventilation systems. - Desirable
• Experience of electrical maintenance activities, general distribution and installation requirements - Essential
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems - Essential
• Knowledge and experience of instrumentation, inverters, and control systems - Desirable
• Knowledge of Electricity at work Regulations - Desirable
• Experience of general maintenance within a nuclear environment - Desirable
• Able to be a classified radiation worker in accordance with Ionising Radiation Regulations – Essential

Additional information: This role 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 underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.