Mechanical Technician

UK Atomic Energy Authority pay range UKAEA provides a pay range, and the salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – please talk with your recruiter to learn more. Location & Work Arrangements The role can be based at any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire. Onsite working is expected for five days a week, but we actively support flexible working requests. Security Requirements Employees must complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including DBS checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data. Employee 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 your employment Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays Wide range of career development opportunities A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive The Role As Mechanical Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the MAST‑U Load Assembly Team during shutdown, including preparation for shutdown activities. You will also support general mechanical tasks within the Tokamak Systems Unit when required. Mechanical systems include vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro‑magnetic. Responsibilities include construction of new systems, maintenance of existing systems, fault finding, and repair. You are expected to supervise mechanical fitters and other junior craft staff. 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. Document processes and 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 improvements in culture, working conditions and professionalism. Support activities that 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. Work mostly without direct continuous supervision; however, due to the high hazard and complex nature of work at UKAEA, aspects of the role may be supervised by SQEP personnel. Supervise contract staff, fitters and general workers on any number of MAST‑U systems. Qualifications Essential Requirements: Must have served a recognised apprenticeship or similar. Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (equivalent qualifications considered). Experience in an industrial setting, specifically mechanical assembly and maintenance, is desirable. Experience of vacuum systems and understanding of electrical work is desirable. Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques. Experience working under a written Safe System of Work/Method Statements/Risk Assessments. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 therefore 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 EDI and Wellbeing, actively promote inclusion and take steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. Accessibility UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk 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. Application Note Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr