Senior Electrical Technician

Rotsinformatica; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to lead and support advanced electromechanical systems. The role requires relevant engineering qualifications and significant industry experience. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance activities, supervising a technician team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience required.
• Qualified to the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Ability to lead and support wiring and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support wiring, modification, and commissioning of systems.
• Supervise technician team in testing and commissioning.
• Oversee maintenance and fault finding of electrical systems.

Skills

Understanding and working from drawings and schematics

Knowledge of crimping and soldering techniques

Assembly of high-density connectors

Education

Relevant engineering degree/HND or HNC/apprenticeship

Job description

Senior Electrical Technician – Rots Informatica e Comercio Eletrônico Ltda

Location: Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK (UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire)

Employment type: Full‑time

Salary: £42,858 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance)

Division: RACE

Confirmed Grade: Level 4

Department: Electrical

Work arrangements: Onsite, 5 days a week

Security clearance: Complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and disclosure & barring service (DBS) checks, including open‑source data search if required.

Company Description

UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground‑breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. We embrace core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support the wiring, modification, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of advanced electromechanical remote handling systems.
• Supervise the technician team in the wiring, testing and commissioning of circuits and equipment for remote handling systems.
• Oversee maintenance activities, including prompt fault finding and repair of electrical systems.
• Develop and implement electrical procedures for build, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of equipment.
• Act as Maintenance Responsible Officer for RACE systems.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with risk assessments and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using operational documentation systems (ODS/OMS).
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Support workshop management and deputise for the Electrical Workshop Manager as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with project teams and stakeholders, reporting faults, required resolutions, expected repair timelines, and potential build or operational issues.
• Prioritise tasks, highlight issues where targets cannot be met, and deputise for the Electrical Workshop Manager when required.
• Assist the Remote Handling Electrical Plant Manager with shutdown preparations and equipment movement.
• Develop and implement procedures for the build, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of equipment, and act as the Maintenance Responsible Officer for RACE systems.
• Ensure safe working practices by following relevant risk assessments and procedures within the electrical workshop and associated work areas.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using operational documentation systems (ODS/OMS) and provide guidance and support to the technician team as needed.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering degree/HND or HNC/apprenticeship or equivalent with significant industry experience.
• Qualified to the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Ability to understand and work from drawings and schematics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of crimping and soldering techniques.
• Knowledge and experience in the assembly of high‑density connectors.

Benefits

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7 % and a relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options, including family‑friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous annual leave allowance (25 days + 3 days Christmas closure + 2.5 privilege days), plus UK bank holidays.
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

Recruitment Process

For a step‑by‑step overview of how we hire from application to offer, please see our Recruitment Process page.

Additional Information

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