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Electrical & Instrumentation Craftsperson

We are currently looking to strengthen our maintenance team with an experienced electrician who can act as a E&I craftsperson to support Maintenance Delivery activities at the Low-Level Waste Repository site. This is an exciting opportunity to join NWS on a 18 month secondment or Fixed Term Contract!

 

This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a multi-disciplined craft team, who have a vast amount of experience. Not only will you be joining an experienced, friendly team but Nuclear Waste Services will also offer you the opportunity for further training (Inspection and testing, High voltage training, E&I cross over training).

Department
Operations & Programmes
Location
LLW Repository Site, Cumbria
Contract Type
Secondment
Grade
5A
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Security Level Required
SC
Closing Date
29/04/2025
Ref No
10964
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Job Description

 

  • Maintain and improve plant performance in line with production demands and regulatory/statutory requirements in a safe and timely manner
  • Resolve problems associated with plant breakdowns and plant throughput
  • To provide support to site engineers for implementing plant improvements and modifications.
  • To proactively improve plant availability through continuous equipment monitoring, repair and maintenance
  • To be a Nominated Person (Electrical), NP (e), to provide Equipment Isolations
  • Proactive support of NWS safety culture

 

 

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

    • Completion of the recognised electrical apprenticeship either time served or NVQ3
    • BS7671 IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
    • Capable of obtaining Nominated Person (Electrical) status.
    • Demonstrate good working practices within health and safety regulations.
    • Demonstrate the ability to
      •  work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.
      • self-motivated, with a professional attitude, who must have commitment to achieving company values and goals.
      • communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
      • The applicant must have ability to work in the controlled areas using protective clothing (PVC and Respirator)
      • It would be advantageous if you will have proven plant maintenance experience within both electrical and instrumentation fields

 

For employees on RWM T&C's, this role is a 8-6.


Who are we?

Simply put, our job is to secure a safer future for us all. We do this by managing and disposing of the UK’s nuclear radioactive waste safely and securely for generations to come. We have a critical role in the biggest multi-decade clean-up project in Europe. As part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group, we provide permanent answers for nuclear waste.

Nuclear Waste Services builds on the work delivered at the Low-Level Waste Repository (LLWR) site and the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme, maintaining these key activities whilst also adding further essential services for customers in the nuclear energy, defence, industrial, medical, and research sectors. Maintaining and developing this knowledge and experience is key to securing and developing our unique nuclear waste capabilities for the UK and the rest of the world

If you join Nuclear Waste Services, you’ll be part of a team that brings together some of the most brilliant minds from around the UK, working across many specialisms – scientific, engineering, safety, operations, commercial, community engagement, and regulatory – to name a few.

We want Nuclear Waste Services to be a great place​ to work where people are respected, included and can perform at their best. We do this by living our Nuclear Waste Services values;
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We are action orientated ​​​​​​​- We deliver for our customers, partners, and people safely & securely.

We are collaborative and inclusive - We have greater success when we work together.

We are ambitious - We are problem solvers who embrace and act upon new challenges.​​​​​

We act with integrity - We are trusted to build a safe, secure and sustainable future


 

What's in it for you?

  • On appointment to NWS you will receive 25.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and you can accrue up to 13 extra days leave
  • Rewarding performance (annual bonus scheme)
  • We offer a generous pension scheme through CNNP
  • learning and development support
  • payment of relevant annual professional subscriptions
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Financial advice assistance
  • Flexible working
  • Extended family-friendly policies
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • We welcome flexible and agile working practices
  • Flexible working requests can be submitted from day 1 of employment

 

Please note: all of our roles will require the successful applicant to achieve BPSS Security Clearance. Some of our roles may require a higher level of clearance to be achieved. If this is required, this will be detailed in the Job Requirements section. The Security Clearance process will be explained by your recruiter but if you do have any questions about this process, please reach out to a member of the Talent Acquisition Team at nws.recruitment@nuclearwasteservices.uk


Equal OpportunitiesDisability

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. At Nuclear Waste Service we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the diversity of our people and actively seek to have a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we support. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.

In promoting equal opportunities, Nuclear Waste Service welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. 

Please note: Nuclear Waste Services reserves the right to close the vacancy early. 

If you have any queries or would like to discuss this role, please email nws.recruitment@nuclearwasteservices.uk