At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, maintain, and test electrical and instrumentation systems in a high-security environment.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Aldermaston.
- Benefits: Earn £38.17 per hour with regular overtime and long-term contract stability.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and security clearance required.
- Why this job: Be part of a skilled team on a significant engineering project with real impact.
- Qualifications: Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent, with experience in safety-critical environments.
The predicted salary is between 38.17 - 38.17 £ per hour.
- EC&I Technicians
- 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.
- Security Clearance
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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