Mechanical Technician

Fusion Energy Base; Culham; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy research organization located in Culham is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the MAST-U Load Assembly Team. This pivotal role includes overseeing shutdown activities, maintaining mechanical systems, and supervising craft efforts. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and experience with mechanical assembly and maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary of £42,858 plus excellent benefits. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must have served a recognised Apprenticeship or similar.
• Worked in an industrial setting, specifically mechanical assembly and maintenance, would be desirable.
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support MAST-U Load Assembly Team during shutdown activities.
• Supervise mechanical fitters and junior craft efforts.
• Perform maintenance and modifications on MAST-U systems.

Skills

Mechanical assembly and maintenance

Experience with vacuum systems

Understanding of electrical work

Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques

Experience working under Defined Safe Systems

Education

Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Recognized Apprenticeship or Equivalent

Job description

The salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance).On site working is expected for 5 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role can be based at any of the following sites; Culham, Oxfordshire

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Mechanical Technician, you will play a pivotal role to support the MAST-U Load Assembly Team during shutdown, including preparation for shutdown activities. Secondarily to support general mechanical tasks within the Tokamak Systems Unit when required. Mechanical systems to include vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro‑magnetic. This shall include construction of new systems and maintenance of existing systems including fault finding, and repair. As a mechanical technician you would be expected to supervise mechanical fitters and other junior craft effort. The exact duties will be determined by the individual’s skills and experience.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, improvements and modifications of MAST-U by undertaking a wide range of works including large installation programmes during shutdowns and interventions to maximise the efficiency and availability of the system during operations as a team member.
• To document processes/procedures for the maintenance/installation/testing of equipment. Compiling work packages for work to be carried out, including writing safe systems of work.
• Support large scale/prestigious MAST‑U projects. Such as in‑vessel works, centre column and TF circuits and cooling systems.
• Provide mechanical technician support to the Plant Responsible Officers (PRO) and their deputies. All mandatory training will be provided by UKAEA for these systems and activities.
• Set and maintain high levels of safety on MAST. Promote good behavioural safety to drive in culture, working conditions and professionalism. Support activities which support safety, including monitoring documentation such as risk assessments, keeping areas tidy and under control. Practice continual improvements in safety practices and behaviours. Adhere to regulatory requirements when working on plant. Understand and practice Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Expected to work mostly without direct continuous supervision; however, given the high hazard and complex nature of the work at UKAEA aspects of the role may be supervised by SQEP personnel. Supervise contract staff, fitters and general workers on the any number of MAST‑U systems.

£42,858 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

Plasma Science and Fusion Operations Lead Team

Qualifications

• Must have served a recognised Apprenticeship or similar.
• Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Equivalent qualifications to those stated will be considered).
• Worked in an industrial setting, specifically mechanical assembly and maintenance, would be desirable.
• Experience of vacuum systems and understanding of electrical work, would be desirable.
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques.
• Experience of working under a Written Safe System of Work/Method Statements/Risk Assessments.

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under‑represent­ed from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [e-mail] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstandingdefined benefit pension scheme,details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporatebonus scheme up to 7%and aRelocationallowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working optionsincluding family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programmeand trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leaveallowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• A vibrantculturecommitted to equality and being fullyinclusive

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What can I expect from the application process at UKAEA?

Once you have submitted a formal application via our website, all CVs will be reviewed shortly after the closing date of the advert.

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