Senior Electrical Technician

Company Description UKAEA leads the way in realising 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. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative. By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on. Job Information The salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 5 days a week. This role is based at Culham, Oxfordshire. Employees are required to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open‑source data. Responsibilities Communicate and coordinate effectively with project teams and stakeholders, reporting faults, required resolutions, repair timelines, and potential build or operational issues. Support workshop management by prioritising tasks, highlighting issues where targets cannot be met, deputising for the Electrical Workshop Manager when required, and assisting the Remote Handling Electrical Plant Manager with shutdown preparations and equipment movement. Oversee electrical procedures and maintenance by developing and implementing procedures for the build, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of equipment, and acting 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 your employment. Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. Generous annual leave allowance: 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. Additional Information We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under‑represented from some groups and 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 our Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Wellbeing, and our EDI Networks 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. UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email our team 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. Vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks, but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr