Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Location: Heysham 2 Power Station, Lancashire
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits
Job Title: Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Overview
At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us as an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer at Heysham 2 Power Station, near Morecambe, Lancashire, you’ll be at the heart of supporting EDF’s nuclear operations, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of fuel route works. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to the UK’s energy security and sustainability.
Responsibilities
* Apply high standards to fuel route work preparation and execution
* Provide technical fault finding, reporting and operational oversight
* Advise stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations and Engineering teams
* Prepare and execute fuel route work in line with safety policies
* Ensure compliance with site licence requirements and statutory regulations
This is a full-time, onsite role based at Heysham 2 Power Station, near Morecambe, Lancashire, working 37 hours per week.
Essential Experience
* Working with industrial control systems (PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, drives, analogue systems)
* Delivering engineered solutions using electrical control equipment and instrumentation
* Fault finding and resolving engineering issues in a safe and effective manner
* Experience in nuclear or other regulated industries (e.g. petrochemical, pharmaceutical)
* Understanding of legislation, ACOP, Safe Systems of Work and industry standards
Qualifications
* HNC / HND in relevant engineering discipline
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading to buy or sell additional leave (operates Feb–Mar annually)
* Be Kind Day: one paid leave day per year for volunteering
* Supportive development opportunities and wellbeing benefits
About Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil projects. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’.
We’re happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 23/09/2025
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