At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, maintain, and test electrical systems in a high-security nuclear facility.
- Company: Join one of the UK’s largest nuclear projects with a skilled team.
- Benefits: Earn £38.17 per hour plus overtime and enjoy long-term contract stability.
- Other info: Supportive team environment focused on quality and safety.
- Why this job: Be part of a significant engineering project with consistent hours and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, and relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 38.17 - 38.17 £ per hour.
Salary: £38.17 per hour + overtime
Duration: Long-term contract (18 months minimum)
Join One of the UK’s Largest Nuclear Projects
We’re recruiting experienced Electrical and EC&I Technicians to support a major programme of works at a high-security nuclear facility in Aldermaston, Berkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work on a technically challenging project with consistent hours and the potential for significant overtime.
Working within a highly regulated environment, you’ll be part of a skilled team delivering installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning activities across a range of electrical and control systems.
What’s on Offer?
- £38.17 per hour CIS
- Long-term contract with a minimum 18-month duration.
- Regular overtime with 40–60 hours available most weeks.
- Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most significant engineering projects.
- Stable workload with the potential for contract extensions.
- Supportive team environment focused on quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, modify and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Carry out testing, inspection and commissioning of electrical systems.
- Perform loop checks and functional testing of field devices.
- Install, gland and terminate power, control and instrumentation cables.
- Calibrate instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, level and flow devices.
- Diagnose electrical faults and assist with system rectification.
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs and technical drawings.
- Support maintenance, shutdown and decommissioning activities where required.
- Complete all work in accordance with site procedures, quality standards and safe systems of work.
What We’re Looking For
- A recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent industry qualification.
- City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Experience working on industrial, energy, process, manufacturing or other safety-critical sites.
- Knowledge of electrical installation, inspection, testing and maintenance.
- Experience with control systems, PLCs, SCADA, motors, panel wiring or instrumentation would be highly advantageous.
- Testing and Inspection qualifications (2391/2395) are beneficial but not essential.
- Previous experience within the nuclear sector is welcomed, although candidates from other heavy industrial or highly regulated environments will also be considered.
- Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to undergo security clearance. Eligibility to obtain the appropriate clearance is essential.
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