Quality Technician

⚡️💡 About Assystem

Assystem is an international engineering group, driving the global shift to low-carbon energy. With over 7,750 employees—known as Switchers—across 12 countries, we support the design, construction, and operation of complex infrastructure. Drawing on 55+ years of expertise in regulated industries, we specialise in delivering engineering, project management, and digital services for critical energy missions. In the UK, we play a key role in nuclear and energy transition programmes that shape a sustainable future.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join one of the top three independent nuclear engineering companies globally and work on landmark energy transition programmes. At Assystem, you’ll collaborate with experts across disciplines and make an impact on the world’s clean energy future. You’ll also be part of a forward-thinking culture that values innovation, safety, and career progression within a growing organisation.

The successful candidate must be willing to commute to Bridgwater, Somerset, or be open to relocation.

🚀 The Job Mission

This role supports our client’s major UK nuclear projects, operating at the heart of project quality and assurance delivery.

You will work across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality frameworks are followed and improvements identified.

This is a varied role requiring hands-on involvement with project records, audits, data analysis, and reporting.

⚡️ Support client project teams with quality management and governance across nuclear programmes

⚡️ Facilitate NCR closure processes and lead root cause investigations

⚡️ Maintain and review Lifetime Quality Records and support regulatory readiness

⚡️ Assist in developing and reviewing Project Quality Assurance Plans (PQAP) and ITPs

⚡️ Lead preparation of quality reports, dashboards, and engagement packs for stakeholders

⚡️ Coordinate and track audit findings across subcontractors and internal functions

⚡️ Analyse and report on quality metrics including “Right First Time” KPIs

⚡️ Drive continuous improvement by highlighting recurring quality issues

🛠 Essential Skills

🛠 4–6 years’ experience in quality or technical support roles

🛠 Experience in regulated industries (preferably nuclear or infrastructure)

🛠 Strong understanding of ISO 9001; knowledge of ISO 19443 preferred

🛠 Experienced in managing or facilitating NCRs and audit actions

🛠 Competent in analysing quality data and metrics

🛠 Skilled user of Excel and PowerPoint for reporting

🛠 Effective at working independently and in project teams

🛠 UK BPSS security clearance eligibility

✔️ Desired Skills

✔️ ONC or equivalent in Engineering or Business Administration

✔️ Working knowledge of ONR Licence Conditions

✔️ Familiarity with quality documentation, e.g. CFSI and material certs

✔️ Internal auditor training and experience

✔️ Basic French language skills

🌟 Why Apply?

Be part of your future team that’s at the forefront of the nuclear industry, working on missions critical to the energy transition. This is your chance to influence major projects and develop your career with one of the largest nuclear engineering firms globally.

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Generous employee referral scheme

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.