Nuclear Restoration Services
Infrastructure Operator
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Could it be time to start your career journey at Chapelcross?
Are you looking for a role with long-term purpose, variety and the chance to grow your technical career in a truly unique environment? If you’re ready to join a site with decades of exciting work ahead and play a key part in shaping its future, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Chapelcross is no ordinary place to work. With an incredible mix of facilities, including four reactor buildings, a turbine hall, a new flask-handling facility and the UK’s only tritium processing plant of its kind, you’ll join a site at the heart of ambitious transformation. Intrigued? Keep reading…
Please note the working hours are 07.30 – 17.15, Monday to Thursday, perfect for someone looking for a four-day working week.
What Will You Be Doing
You’ll step into a role where every day brings variety, challenge and the chance to make a genuine impact. As part of our Infrastructure team, you’ll work hands-on across a unique mix of plant, systems and facilities, building specialist skills, becoming SQEP on key assets and contributing directly to the ongoing transformation of a nationally significant nuclear site. If you’re motivated, safety-focused and eager to grow, this is the perfect place to expand your capability and shape your future.
You’ll join a team that values professionalism, pride and continuous improvement, where your development is supported, your ideas are welcomed and your work plays a vital role in delivering our mission safely and effectively. Whether you’re maintaining critical systems, supporting emergency arrangements, carrying out radiological tasks, or helping the team innovate for the future, you’ll be part of something long-term, meaningful and full of opportunity.
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If you want a career that progresses, challenges and rewards in equal measure, Chapelcross is ready to welcome you.
Some, but not all responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out core maintenance and operational duties within your demonstrated competence, supporting fault investigations and keeping accurate records of completed tasks for the site maintenance schedule.
- Becoming a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) on various plant items as required by the Site Licence, support project delivery and contribute to continuous improvement across safety, security, environment and quality.
- Undertaking a role in the Site Emergency Scheme as well as being required to be a classified worker as specified in the IRRs.
Who Are We Looking For
If you’re looking to build a rewarding technical career in a truly unique industrial setting, this is your chance to join a team where your skills genuinely matter. You will put your hands-on experience to work across a diverse, fast-paced environment, developing new capabilities, working with specialist plant and equipment and becoming part of a site with decades of exciting work ahead.
You will be:
- Educated to National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 2 (England and Wales) e.g. NVQ level 2 / SCQF level 5 (Scotland) or equivalent appropriate technical qualification e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC, NVQ.
- Experienced in working in an industrial environment.
- Competent in using industrial hand tools and equipment such as cranes, FLTs, MEWPs, and general plant/maintenance equipment.
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If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team where your skills, ambition and potential are truly valued, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us at Chapelcross, your future could begin right here!
We offer a wide range of benefits
- Discover them all on our Careers website.
To learn more about NRS and the work we do, we invite you to explore our organisation by visiting Nuclear Restoration Services - GOV.UK. It’s a great way to discover our mission, our people, and the impact we deliver.
Please note:
- All successful candidates 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.
At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We want to ensure you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
We offer flexibility on base location for multi-site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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