Plant Engineer

at  Nuclear Restoration Services

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is the new brand of Magnox Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.
NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.
At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.
About the role

WE ALSO WELCOME APPLICATIONS FOR THOSE LOOKING TO DEVELOP AND THEREFORE MAY NOT MEET ALL THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR THE ROLE STATED BELOW. IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES THERE MAY BE A LOWER GRADE OFFERED FOR A DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WOULD BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS AND SUPPORTED WITH A PDP (PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN) TO ENABLE A CLEAR PATH FOR PROGRESSION INTO THE ROLE.

Essential: -

• An HNC qualification or above in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Sufficient knowledge of the operational aspects of Mechanical, Electrical and Control and Instrument Engineering, Thermodynamics, Health Physics and Chemistry.
• Thorough knowledge of Company Procedures, Safety Rules and the relevant statutory requirements for operation of the Site.

Desirable: -

• The post holder may require experience of the operation of conventional power plant and of reactor plant. #INDOR