Job Description
Vacancies have arisen for craft technician electrical. The purpose of the post is the delivery of maintenance and the job holder will support plant maintenance activities.
Hear From The Hiring Manager
The successful candidate will join either the reactors or fuel cycle area engineering maintenance teams. The successful candidate will integrate into the electrical teams to support delivery of maintenance and project tasks to the highest of regulatory and professional standards.
Responsibilities
Liaise with suppliers/manufacturers on technical issues
Mentor apprenticeship development and may be an SVQ assessor
Produce fit for purpose job reports describing accurately the work that has been carried out, recommendations, solutions, planned maintenance instructions (PMI) amendment details, conditions assessments, etc
Assess the effectiveness of maintenance procedures and provide required amendments and changes
Identify and rectify routine maintenance problems where applicable
Utilise diagnostic techniques to identify faults plants, systems and components
Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of plant, systems and components
Identify and report common equipment performance issues
Carry out planned maintenance activities and defect rectification efficiently, includes defect investigation of causes and proposal of solutions whilst maintaining a focus on programme and resources
Identify obsolescence and end-of-life issues
Conduct safe and effective handover of plant and equipment to others and accept and confirm responsibility for the control of the plant and equipment within the work area isolation boundary
Identify areas/opportunities for improvement processes, working practice, equipment utilisation, etc, offering solutions where appropriate
Perform the responsibilities of authorisations relevant to the post. Hold a relevant disciplined nominated appointment
Aptitudes And Experience
Electrical Apprenticeship plus HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualifications plus experience
Relevant experience in electrical maintenance
Have 18th Edition or working to achieve this qualification.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Self-motivated and assertive
Good level of IT skills
Good safety culture
Post specific capability analysis assessment
Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance 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.
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process please contact at the appropriate time so that we can make any necessary reasonable adjustment.
NRS Attracts An Excellent Benefits Package
Standard full time working week with every third Friday off (unless subject to shift work). This working pattern equates to approximately 17 days additional holidays per year
Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, and in addition, 8 days statutory public holidays, 2 and a half days privilege holidays and 2 and a half days Christmas/New Year closure holidays
Paid overtime available
Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount
Annual company bonus payment of up to 5% basic salary as at 31 March
Relocation assistance (where appropriate)
Dounreay recognises individual and team achievements or exemplary safe behaviour through the award of vouchers
Maternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave and paternity leave that offers enhanced payments above the statutory minimum requirements for qualifying employees
Additional paid time off for training purposes for local volunteer services such as the retained Fire Service, the Coastguard Rescue Service and Scottish Mountain Rescue. NRS also provide the same support to our employees in the Reserve Forces
Access to our onsite Occupational Health Service
Access to Aviva Digicare+ Workplace Health package which includes free annual health check, access to a digital GP, nutritional consultations, mental health consultations and second medical opinions
Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App
Cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees
Company sick pay scheme
Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development
We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS)
At Dounreay we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. 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. We therefore actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone can perform at their best.
Dounreay is a member of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria, Dounreay will interview the best candidates from within that group.