Are you someone who takes pride in keeping complex plant and equipment running safely and smoothly? Do you enjoy hands‑on mechanical work while playing a vital role in a highly regulated environment?
What Will You Be Doing
You will play a key role in keeping people, plant and the environment safe by identifying hazards, applying safe working practices, and working in full alignment with site and company management systems. The role involves delivering high‑quality mechanical maintenance, supporting routine, corrective and breakdown activities to ensure operations run reliably and efficiently.
You will also take an active part in maintaining high workshop standards, managing stock control and mechanical spares so everything is available when needed. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to safety documentation, maintain tidy and compliant work areas, and support the effective application of company‑wide policies and procedures.
Who Are We Looking For
You’ll bring a strong educational foundation, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, and the ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately. You’ll approach mechanical work in a proactive, hands‑on way, working methodically, using protective clothing and equipment correctly, and applying safe working practices with confidence in safety‑critical environments.
You’ll also have:
- A practical, safety‑focused mindset with the ability to carry out maintenance or installation tasks accurately and reliably.
- Ideally, some experience in maintenance activities and an awareness of industrial, radiological, or nuclear environments (desirable but not essential).
Want to learn more about working at NRS?
Download our Candidate Pack for information about working at NRS and our employee benefits, or visit our Application Process page to learn what to expect during recruitment.
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.
We offer flexibility on base location for multi-site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
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.
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.
We offer a wide range of benefits - discover them all on our Careers website.
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Maintenance Mechanic's Mate in Harwell employer: Nuclear Restoration Services
At NRS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a unique nine-day fortnight that provides our engineers with an extra day off every two weeks, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and personal growth, allowing you to tackle meaningful engineering challenges within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to the future of Hunterston B. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we support your career development while ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role.
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Nuclear Restoration Services Recruitment Team
