Systems Service Engineer
SSE - ME_1764338554 Posted: 28/11/2025
Job Title: Systems Service Engineer (EC&I)
Hours: Full Time (Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 16:30 and 15:00 Finish on a Friday.
Location: Thornbury, Bristol
Reports to: General Manager
We are looking for a technically capable engineer with strong EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) expertise to provide on-site servicing, maintenance, and project support for specialised engineered systems at both company facilities and customer locations including nuclear, pharma and defence builds.
The role suits candidates from a systems engineering or EC&I background who are confident working with electrical, mechanical, and vacuum-based equipment, and who are willing to undertake training on nuclear-specific systems. The successful applicant will work toward becoming recognised as a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) for nuclear site activities. During the initial training period, some tasks may be supervised or restricted until full SQEP competency is achieved.
Key Responsibilities
* Service, maintain and repair a range of specialist process equipment, including vacuum and degassing systems, gas sampling/analysis units, and nuclear sampling and monitoring systems
* Perform planned maintenance tasks and respond to equipment breakdowns
* Diagnose and resolve technical issues across electrical, control, instrumentation, mechanical, vacuum and refrigerant-based systems
* Work safely and ensure compliance with nuclear site protocols, permits to work and regulatory requirements
* Communicate service findings clearly to customers and provide technical recommendations
* Produce accurate, detailed service reports and supporting documentation
* Support internal engineering activities when not on customer sites, including:
- Assisting with assembly, testing and commissioning of systems
- Reviewing and contributing to technical drawings, P&IDs and instrumentation schematics
- Providing feedback from site experience to inform design improvements
* Travel throughout the UK for service activities, including occasional week-long site assignments
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Strong technical foundation with the ability to apply and develop hands-on engineering skills
* Practical electrical, control and instrumentation experience
* Experience working with vacuum or gas systems, including compressors, instrumentation and pressure monitoring
* Excellent troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities
* Ability and eligibility to work toward SQEP status for nuclear sites (training provided)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledge of high-vacuum systems
* Full, clean UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel and work away from home as required
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