Site Service Engineer

Mirion Technologies; Thurso; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive work environment

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading radiation safety company is seeking a UK Site Service Engineer based in Forss near Dounreay. This role involves maintaining and supporting waste assay systems and providing technical assistance on nuclear-related instrumentation. The ideal candidate should have a recognized engineering qualification and familiarity with nuclear licensed sites. Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, ongoing career development, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship and a minimum HNC in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of radiation measurement instruments and gamma spectroscopy is desirable.
• Familiarity with nuclear licensed sites like Dounreay or Sellafield is preferred.
• Strong initiative, motivation, and commitment to quality work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance required.
• High level of English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and support of specialist and bespoke waste assay systems.
• Inspection, calibration, test and repair of nuclear related monitoring and detection instrumentation.
• Field service and technical support to customers.
• Liaison with customer project teams for installation of equipment.

Skills

Technical support

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Communication skills

English proficiency

Security clearance eligibility

Education

HNC in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Radiation measurement instruments

Gamma spectroscopy

Job description

Mirion Technologies is a leader in radiation safety, measurement and science. Built on over 50 years of experience in research, problem‑solving and product development, our team of nearly 3,000 talented professionals globally work to create solutions and advance innovation in our field.

We are more than just product makers and problem solvers. We also draw on a deep sense of responsibility to share our knowledge and expertise with our customers.

Our company is dedicated to providing world‑class radiation detection, protection, and measurement products, services and solutions.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a UK Site Service Engineer based in Forss near Dounreay and belongs to the Technologies Division EMEA/APAC reporting to the Seascale Technical Lead.

The role will be responsible for all equipment and providing services support to the Dounreay site in Scotland. Travel to various sites (UK and occasionally overseas) will be required to complete tasks as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and support of specialist and bespoke waste assay systems
• Inspection, calibration, test and repair of nuclear related monitoring and detection instrumentation
• Field service, technical support and troubleshooting to support Mirion’s customers
• Liaison with customer’s project teams to allow smooth installation of equipment (locations, cable routing, transit) and integration into site systems

Qualifications & Skills

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship and a minimum HNC in Electronics or Electrical Engineering is desirable (or equivalent experience or qualification)
• Knowledge of radiation measurement instruments and gamma spectroscopy (training will be provided if needed)
• Familiarity with working on nuclear licensed sites such as Dounreay, Sellafield, EDF or NRS (preferred)
• Strong initiative, motivation, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
• Eligibility for UK security clearance (British or EU passport holder)
• High level of English proficiency

What We Can Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to develop within an international group working on high‑profile projects
• Ongoing career growth and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive work environment