Mechanical Technician

Framatome SAS; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider located in Cranfield is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support maintenance and refuelling outages. Responsibilities include operating specialized fuel handling equipment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical qualification and experience in a heavy mechanical industry. This role involves traveling overseas and working shifts during outages.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a heavy mechanical industry.
• Excellent safety record and understanding of HSE regulations.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated and procedural environment.

Responsibilities

• Support refuelling and maintenance outages.
• Operate specialized fuel handling equipment.
• Perform routine equipment checks and preventive maintenance.
• Adhere to safety procedures and training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Ability to follow complex technical procedures

Willingness to work in a continuous learning environment

Understanding of HSE regulations

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical qualification

Technical Certificate / Diploma

Tools

Fuel handling equipment

Mechanical tools for calibration

Job description

* Mechanical TechnicianThe 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**Specialization:** V6 - Welding, machining and maintenance technician**Level of education (all)** Technical Certificate / Diploma**Place:** United Kingdom, Cranfield, Sizewell (UK)**Employment level:** Non cadre