Mechanical Craft

Job Introduction
Job Description for Mechanical Craft:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

The Mechanical Craft is responsible for carrying out safe, quality and efficient maintenance / breakdown and project activities within Windscale Laboratory. They shall ensure all activities are being undertaken in a safe and complaint manner, to meet all requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence (as applicable) and all Regulatory and Legislative purposes.

Main Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities for Mechanical Craft:

- Performing routine EIM&T, breakdown, recovery maintenance on maintainable assets as instructed by the Team Leader.
- Undertaking any mechanical associated project work as demand necessitates.
- Carrying out safe, effective and controlled isolations of Mechanical Plant within their designated area. They shall be responsible for flagging any issues up immediately to the Mechanical Team Leader.
- Completing MOVEX job cards in accordance with site standards to ensure that good quality maintenance history is recorded.
- Supporting the designated facility in the installation, modification and commissioning of rigs and installed equipment, including identifying and assisting in delivery of plant and process improvements.
- Ensuring that the maintenance/breakdown/project tasks they are involved in are always covered by an appropriate Safe System of Work (SSOW) and complied with.
- Checking and fully understanding the Mechanical Instructions/Proof Tests that they are working to. If unsure at any point during delivery, they shall stop, make safe and highlight any issues to the Mechanical Team Leader.
- Ensuring that appropriate workplace standards are always maintained, and the correct tools and equipment are selected for the task and used only as intended.
- Expected to actively participate in team briefs and LFE reviews taking personal action to resolve any issues or shortfalls in their area. If further resolution is required, they must engage the Mechanical Team Leader.
- Always comply with company/site standards and expectations of behaviour and performance. They must actively challenge others they see not doing so and encourage the behaviours expected. Where appropriate, they shall raise the event on OSHENs. The individual shall deliver their personal targets as identified by the Mechanical Team Leader.
- Attending all training identified by the Mechanical Team Leader or Training Dept. to ensure successful continuation of their SQEP appointments.

Essential Criteria for Mechanical Craft:

- Holds a time served recognised Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship.
- Proven ability to interpret mechanical engineering drawings.
- Minimum of 5 GCSE’s.
- IOSHH Working Safety.
- Safety Case awareness - knowledge of Safety Mechanisms (SM), Safety Related Equipment (SRE) and Safety Features (SF).
- Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Mechanical Craft:

- Required to become Appointed Nominated Person Mechanical.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Operation and Maintenance requirements associated with their area.
- Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience.
- Ability to demonstrate correct and informed decision making, even in pressure situations.

About The Company
We are harnessing nuclear science to benefit society Our four key focus areas are; clean energy, nuclear medicine, environmental restoration and security and non-proliferation Working from seven unique facilities across the UK, our 1,400 colleagues combine their expertise to push the boundaries of science - improving the future for our planet and everyone on it.

Join us and discover a career where anything is possible.

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

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