Plant support engineer

Join a high-impact nuclear site delivering critical plant reliability and safety improvements

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Our Client has a requirement for a Plant Support Engineer – Electrical , who will be required to work on a contract (Inside IR35) basis in Cumbria.
Role Purpose:
Support engineering and maintenance teams on a major nuclear site
Deliver improvements in plant reliability, performance, and safety
Ensure electrical systems operate efficiently within a highly regulated environment
Job Role Responsibilities:
Support engineering and maintenance teams in delivering plant reliability and performance improvements
Develop and implement electrical maintenance strategies
Ensure compliance with site safety standards and procedures
Manage and maintain plant configuration control
Work within established site processes and procedures (SLMS)
Identify and deliver plant reliability solutions
Provide technical input into maintenance and operational activities
Communicate effectively across engineering and operational teams
Maintain high standards in documentation, reporting, and technical records
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
Strong background in electrical maintenance, reliability, and safety
Experience working in highly regulated environments (ideally nuclear or similar)
Familiarity with: Site & Compliance Requirements: Plant configuration control
Safety management procedures
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Strong people management and communication skills
Good level of technical literacy and reporting ability

Local to site or willing to be fully site-based
Security Clearance required
Hold P4 authorisation (minimum)
Experience with: Site systems, models, and IT platforms
Building and plant access permissions
Unescorted access capability

Additional (Preferred): Previous experience at Sellafield
Strong knowledge of site-specific systems and procedures
Experience in maintenance-led plant environments

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Plant Support Engineer – Electrical looking for new employment. xsngvjr
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.