Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Torness, East Lothian
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Technician, at the Torness Power Station.
The role
As an Electrical Technician, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll undertake the installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of systems and equipment with the highest level of professionalism and technical competence, ensuring that all activities are performed in strict accordance with the individual’s training and established industry best practices. This includes a commitment to safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, while upholding the integrity and reliability of the systems being serviced.
Day-to-day, you’ll actively contribute to the planning and preparation of works, and to execute tasks in accordance with the provided work packs.
1. Ensure full compliance with all health and safety requirements outlined in the work pack and applicable to the designated work area.
2. Conduct regular safety and behavioural observations to promote a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness.
3. Adhere strictly to the quality standards and specifications detailed in the work pack.
4. Respect all designated hold points and do not proceed beyond them without proper authorization.
5. Promptly report any defects, damage, safety hazards, or other concerns to the line manager to ensure timely resolution.
6. Undertake any additional tasks or responsibilities, within the scope of the role holder’s competence, as directed by the line manager.
This role is full time, 37 hours per week hours per week and is based on site at the Torness Nuclear Power Station.
Essential experience of the Electrical Technician
7. Installation, maintenance and repair of electrical components or equipment.
8. Soldering experience would be beneficial
9. Experience of running cable trays and panel wiring would be of benefit
Qualifications for the Electrical Technician
10. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
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
What we offer
11. Generous holiday allowance
12. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
13. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
14. Employee share scheme
15. Employee shopping savings portal
16. Payment of Professional Fees
17. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
18. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
19. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
20. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of