Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

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 and research sites. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at a hydroelectric plant.

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.

About the role:

Hear from the Hiring Manager: “My maintenance team is dynamic and flexible which is capable of meeting the delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on time and to a high standard. Within the team, we have developed a strong safety culture which helps promote safe working practices that aids us in recognising areas of concern that do not meet our expectations thus allowing for clear and concise reporting. Within this nuclear business we are governed under a highly regulated sector which requires us to deliver in a safe and compliant manner. I would therefore, be looking for individuals that work to a high standard and are capable of working within a performing team or individually.”

Please note the contractual hours for this role are 07.30 - 17.15 Monday - Thursday, perfect for someone looking for a four day working week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will be responsible for carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on electrical assets including motors, transformers, switchgear, drives and LV plant.
• Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely and within environmental parameters of the power station.
• Carry out analysis and fault diagnosis of plant and communicate findings back to the Team Leader or Maintenance Engineer.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
• Be authorised to hold safety documents and work to prescribed radiological, electrical and mechanical safety rules within radiological and contaminated areas.
• Follow prescribed work instructions, check sheets and other QA documentation to ensure compliance is maintained at all times.
• Ability to read and understand a full range of engineering drawings.

Qualifications and Experience:

• (Essential) Appropriate technical qualification e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC ONC, (NQF Level 3).
• (Essential) Relevant experience in technical area.
• (Desirable) Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry.

Please be aware this role holder 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.

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.