Nuclear Restoration Services
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Mechanical Craft Technician
NRS Dounreay is seeking a Mechanical Craft Technician to support the delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance activities across plant and equipment. The successful candidate will carry out planned maintenance, fault finding, and defect rectification, using their technical expertise to maintain equipment reliability, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking for a role where your technical expertise can make a real difference? Join the Breeder Fuel Project Team who are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Mechanical Craft Technician to support the delivery of Breeder Fuel operations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the successful defuel of the DFR Reactor, ensuring activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
What You Will Be Doing
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance in line with facility instructions
- Completing corrective works when required
- Plant modifications and new installations in line with project instructions
- Responding swiftly and safely to breakdowns
- Operating a range of plant and equipment
- Performing mechanical or remote handling tasks
- Wearing various types of personal protective equipment and respiratory protection equipment as deemed necessary
Key Deliverables
- Carry out mechanical project installation and modification activities, ensuring every task is carried out safely, efficiently, and to an exceptional standard
- Carry out routine maintenance activities in line with facility instructions
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Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in mechanical installation and maintenance, including essential experience in pressure systems and general plant maintenance. You will be safety-conscious, technically capable, and able to work effectively within a regulated environment. A broad background across maintenance disciplines and a practical, hands-on approach will be highly valued.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Experience in mechanical installation and maintenance
- Essential experience in pressure systems and general plant maintenance
- Competence in the use of protective clothing and equipment
- A strong awareness of safe working practices
- Experience working within a nuclear or similarly regulated environment (desirable)
- A time-served mechanical apprenticeship (desirable)
- Technical qualifications such as City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent (desirable)
- Experience of machine shop practices and/or electrical work (desirable)
- Experience of pressure testing pipework
- Experience servicing IC engines
- Experience maintaining generators, pumps, and vehicles
- Experience carrying out a wide range of general maintenance and repair activities
- Strong technical capability and practical experience across multiple maintenance disciplines
- The ability to work safely and effectively in a tightly regulated environment
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Why Join Dounreay?
- Play an integral role in a critical national programme
- Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
- Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
- Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
Benefits such as:
- 13.5% employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave + bank holiday
- Company bonus scheme
- Flexible working
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options
Interviews are expected week commencing Monday 26th of October 2026. Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early application.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.
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