The planned working pattern will be to carry out the following:

·        Support the SZB Outage (scheduled for every 18 months for a 6-to-12-week period).

·        Working in the SZB Maintenance Department.

·        Work on overseas Outages in various countries including Finland, South Africa, Brazil etc.

Key responsibilities will include:

·        Support refuelling and maintenance outages, including reactor loading and unloading activities.

·        Operate specialised fuel handling equipment and machinery to move, install and remove nuclear fuel assemblies.

·        Perform routine equipment checks, preventive maintenance, and report defects or abnormalities.

·        Work closely with engineering, operations and radiation protection teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

·        Participate in ongoing training, including specialised training coursers overseas.

·        Adhere to procedures, relevant quality procedures and assist with quality records and documentation.

·        Maintain equipment and small tools for assembly / calibration.

·        Perform leak detection, pressure testing and integrity assessments of Nuclear Steam Supply Systems (NSSS).

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

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

·        NVQ Level 3 or above in relevant mechanical qualification.

·        Proven experience in a heavy mechanical industry.

·        Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to follow complex technical procedures.

·        Excellent safety record and understanding of HSE regulations.

·        Ability to work in a highly regulated and procedural environment.

·        Be able to read and understand detailed engineering drawings.

·        Nuclear experience is NOT essential for this role.

Desirable:

·        Experience in skilful, controlled manipulations of small objects & torquing techniques & processes.

·        Experience of testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning processes

·        Previous rigging experience & qualification.

·        Experience with static & rotating equipment.

Personal Attributes:

·        Strong teamwork and communication skills.

·        Willingness to work in a continuous learning environment.

·        Physically fit and able to work in controlled and confined environments.

·        Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends during refuelling outages.

·        Willingness to travel overseas for training & outages.

·        High integrity and commitment to safety culture.

·        Works calmly under pressure

·        Has a questioning attitude

·        Challenges what is considered unacceptable behaviours

·        25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays

·        8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)

·        Individual and family private health care

·        Dental insurance for employees

·        Cashplan – Level 2 cover

·        Life assurance (4x salary)

·        Employee assistance programme (EAP)

·        Income Protection

·        Professional Body Membership

·        Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)

·        Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)

·        Babbel – learn a new language

·        Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay