Maintenance Supervisor

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.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking 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.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• 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 salary for this role is £42,858  (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance - £3,000). Onsite working is expected for 4 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. 

This role can be based at  Culham, Oxfordshire.

This role requires employees 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. 

The Role

Are you seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to support the Electrical Services Group. In this role, you will provide vital engineering expertise to ensure the effective operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Culham site's power supply infrastructure and low-voltage control systems, all while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

You will be responsible for leading small to medium-sized projects involving complex high and low voltage electrical equipment, including minor installations, system modifications, technical assessments, and the preparation of supporting documentation. Additionally, you will carry out fault-finding on electrical systems and ensure that all proposed solutions are technically sound and reliable. The role requires a high level of competency, including the ability to supervise work on electrical systems and maintain a strong focus on safety and performance.

If you can demonstrate the ability to work safely in accordance with written safe systems of work, effectively solve problems, and prioritise tasks to manage your workload efficiently, then we would like to hear from you.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead specific work undertaken by the Electrical Services Group and all associated documentation. Ensure it follows current legislation and codes of practice and delivered safely and effectively.
• Take full ownership of relevant work packages ensuring all technical criteria are satisfied and that work can be carried out in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Take responsibility for design, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of assigned electrical systems.
• Preparation of engineering procedures, risk assessments, method statements and local rules in support of the Electrical Services Group's requirements.
• Interpret supplier requirements and submit related documentation for review and approval, considering costs are controlled within Group budgetary constraints.
• Provide assurance by calculation, analysis and review of existing electrical switchgear and cabling.
• Act as Owner and be responsible for items of plant/equipment at the individual item or sub-system level.
• Responsible for the planning of the maintenance plan and agreeing the schedule with appropriate operations and seamlessly integrate maintenance plans and schedules into the CMMS, leveraging the system to optimize workflow management and resource allocation.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on CMMS utilization and maintenance planning processes, fostering skill development and proficiency.
• Integrate planned maintenance activities with reactive or corrective maintenance arising from breakdowns or faults, ensuring effective resolution of issues.
• Provide advice on the electrical design of equipment to ensure compliance with legislation and codes of practice, consulting with a Subject Matter Expert (SAP(E)) as needed.

• Qualified electrician with an electrical craft apprenticeship or an HNC in an electrical discipline
• BS7671 18th Edition pass
• City & Guilds 2395 or equivalent (Testing & Inspection)
• Significant work experience as an electrician in an industrial/commercial environment
• Supervisory and leadership experience

A full list of our benefits can be found here

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 so want to 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 takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. 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 [email protected] 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.  

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.