Mechanical Technician

Working for NSG NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles. Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment. All applicants must have DV Security Level Clearance. Please only apply if you are eligible to obtain DV clearance and are happy to go through the process. Candidate must be willing to travel and work away from home as and when required. Please only apply if you are able to travel. The Role To competently perform plant operations, installations, handling, assembly, dismantling and other activities on equipment or within the site/workshop environment, and as instructed by Supervisor/Site Supervisor. Key Objectives Study & Training Review skill levels and update them as necessary to competently carry out the tasks required of a Technician. This will include: Basic Health & Safety [British Safety Council level 2 or IOSH managing safely] Lifting and Slinging qualification 5S Standards Project Delivery and Operations Support Carry out tasks as required for specific projects including the assembly / installation / maintenance / operation and / or dismantling of general plant and equipment development / test rigs Complete and maintain as necessary all associated records and documentation Internal Communication and Liaison Contribute to the development of business by internal referral and communication of appropriate information and intelligence Person Specification Qualifications Advanced apprenticeship / NVQ Level 4 or BTEC NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent - (Relevant Training will be provided) Experience & Knowledge Manufacture and fitting of mechanical parts & assemblies Familiar with site / factory work environments Lifting & Slinging experience Skills & Abilities Use of hand tools for assembly Understands and can work to mechanical engineering drawings General Workshop equipment such as pedestal grinder, drill, bandsaw Able to organise and prioritise own work Able to read and write messages, interpret and carry out instructions Maintain simple records and documents in a readable format Package Basic Salary £44,290pa – 37.5 hours per week Overtime – 37.5-60hours per week – Time and half Overtime – 60+ hours per week or Sundays – Double time Life Assurance 3x Salary Subsistence allowance paid for working away (50+ miles away from home location) - £200pw lodge (£50pd, 4 days max) + £25pd Food Private Healthcare package Pension – Company contributes 5% Individual contributes 4% Discretionary bonus 187.5 hours per year holiday allowance Professional memberships covered Training and development opportunities available. NSG Environmental are a Disability Confident Committed Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr