C&I Technician

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

About The Role

Hear from the Hiring Manager

“Hinkley Point A is a 19.4-hectare site which is currently undergoing decommissioning. The site is located between a currently defueling nuclear site (Hinkley Point B) to the east and a new build nuclear site (Hinkley Point C) to the west. It is situated adjacent to the foreshore of Bridgwater Bay, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which is also designated a National Nature Reserve (NNR). The wider Severn Estuary is designated a Special Protection Area (SPA), a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention and is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Upcoming projects for Hinkley Point A include: -

• Build and commission various waste plant to retrieve, encapsulate, condition, and store the site’s intermediate level radioactive waste (ILW).
• Continued retrievals of solid ILW.
• Demolition and de-planting of various plant and equipment to enable installation of new equipment and facilities.
• Operation of waste facilities to retrieve, process, condition and passivate ILW until a Geological Disposal Facility is made available.
• Continued low level waste (LLW) shipments to support site operations, including the processing of legacy wastes.
• Ongoing Asset Management, Maintenance and Compliance activities.
• Upon transfer of the AGR fleet, join with Hinkley Point B to support decommissioning of the two AGR reactors.
• Plan for the deplant of the reactors in future years.

As a result of additional plant coming online, we are recruiting a Instrument Technician (Control & Instrumentation). You'll be part of a dynamic and flexible team, capable of meeting the delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on time and to a high standard. You’ll also be required to carry out fault finding, investigations and repairs for a variety of C&I systems and equipment.”

Key Deliverables

• Undertakes assigned tasks within the Maintenance Team, having full regard to Site Licence requirements, Statutory Regulations and Company and Location Directives, Procedures and Safety Rules
• Carries out core maintenance duties within his/her own level of demonstrated competence.
• Calibration and fault finding of process instrumentation including pressure, flow, temperature, level measurement and plc control.

Qualifications & Experience

• City and Guilds, BTEC ONC, NQF Level 3 or equivalent in an appropriate engineering/technical discipline (essential).
• Proven plant maintenance experience working with instrumentation (essential).
• Familiar with relevant Safe Systems of Work Documentation (desirable).

Please note this role is known as Production Technician (Maintenance) within NRS.

Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS).

Additional Information

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

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 Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.