WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

Please note this is an on site role.
Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the assembly, installation, testing, and maintenance of advanced mechanical systems for our experimental fusion devices and HTS magnet technology. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background. The ideal candidate should have excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to take initiative—especially when tasked with creating custom parts and components.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven hands-on experience in a workshop or laboratory environment, ideally within a high-tech or R&D setting.
• Strong mechanical fitting experience, Assembly: Systems or sub systems and fabrication skills such as: building ITEM frameworks from drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with a range of hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues and develop practical solutions.
• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

ABOUT US

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security? What if that energy source could also help reduce climate change? We believe that’s fusion energy. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford, UK. We have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion energy.
In addition to fusion energy, Tokamak Energy is recognised as the leader in High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) magnet, design, numerical modelling, and prototyping. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets.
The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from the UK’s Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, currently employs a growing team of over 250 people with experts from the UK and around the world. It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities. The company has 70 families of patent applications and has raised $250 million, comprising $200m from private investors and $50m from the UK and US governments. Our US subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.
Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team who are striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable energy for all.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components and systems used in fusion devices and supporting infrastructure.
• Work closely with mechanical and systems engineers to support the build and integration of complex machinery and experimental setups.
• Take initiative in responding to requests for custom parts—actively engaging with requestors to clarify requirements and propose effective solutions.
• Interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and assembly instructions to ensure high-precision construction.
• Support the setup and operation of mechanical test rigs, including data collection and diagnostics.
• Identify issues in mechanical systems or designs and provide hands-on, practical solutions.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting on mechanical systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of mechanical builds, modifications, and test results.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and participate in risk assessments and quality control.

HAZARD-SPECIFIC / SAFETY-CRITICAL DUTIES

This job includes the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our occupational health service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:

• Working at height (ladders, scissor lifts, cherry pickers & scaffolding)
• Work in hot or cold environments
• Regular manual handling
• Use of welding equipment
• Use of lathes, milling machines, band saws, pillar drills or other large workshop machinery (operators must prove competence prior to use.
• Work with cryogenic fluids including liquid nitrogen.
• Working with or in the vicinity of equipment that produces high magnetic fields.
• Working with materials that are managed under the control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSHH)