Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.
Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.
Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.
Your missions
Due to ongoing projects and growth, we are looking to recruit several Mechanical Technicians for our Site Services Team for working at Sizewell B (SZB) and overseas supporting the delivery of Outages.
The planned working pattern will be to carry out the following:
* Support the SZB Outage (scheduled for every 18 months for a 6-to-8-week period)
* Working in the SZB Maintenance Department
* Work on overseas outages in Finland, South Africa, Brazil and the USA.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Work from detailed engineering drawings
* Adhere to procedures, relevant quality procedures and assist with quality records and documentation
* Maintain equipment and small tools for assembly / calibration
Detailed QHSE responsibilities:
* Never undertake work without first ensuring that means will be in place to guarantee that the work can be done in a safe and compliant manner.
* Be suitably familiar with the contents of the Risk Assessment and Method Statements and Permit to Work
* Attend any HSE training, meetings, etc. as requested.
* Attend & participate in Toolbox Talks.
* Ensure that tools, equipment and materials brought into and used in the area are fully checked and are compliant with HSE requirements.
* Ensure that no work is carried out unless supported by the relevant specific Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Work Permits.
* Ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported
You are
To be considered, the following qualifications, skills and experience are required:
* NVQ Level 3 or above in relevant mechanical qualification (essential)
* City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2 (desirable)
* NVQ Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision (desirable)
* Fundamental understanding of mechanical equipment installation methods.
* Experience with rotating & static equipment
* Experience in skilful, controlled manipulations of small objects & torquing techniques & processes
* Experience of testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning processes
* Read and understand detailed drawings
* Used to working in a construction, production and engineering environment
* Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
* Team working ability
* Works calmly under pressure
* Challenges what is considered unacceptable behaviours
Additional information
Specialization: V6 - Welding, machining and maintenance technician
Level of education (all) Technical Certificate / Diploma
Place: United Kingdom, Cranfield, Sizewell (UK)
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