Maintenance Technician

EDF is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Are you looking for the opportunity to work in a new industry and nuclear power has always been of interest? Do you enjoy working as part of a team, on a variety of different maintenance activities? If yes is the answer to these questions, then this role could be for you!
The opportunity
Our Maintenance Technician roles at Dungeness B Power Station are a unique opportunity to work at a nuclear power station to defuel and decommission our reactors safely and efficiently. We have many years ahead to develop your skills and unique opportunities within the station to make your mark for the future. Our team plays a key part in enabling Dungeness to move into the future with confidence and drive.
We’re looking for technicians from Control & Instrumentation, Mechanical and Electrical backgrounds. You’ll work alongside stakeholders from all across the site, including Work Management, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and our contract partners.
Pay, benefits and culture
We can offer a competitive salary from £34,641
- £46,963 and you’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications. You’ll be entitled to a company pension, annual salary reviews and 28 days annual holiday (in addition to public holidays). As part of our Dungeness B local agreement for maintenance teams (which is non-contractual) you will work an additional three hours per week above the contractual 37hrs per week, thereby accruing a total of 156 hours per year. This is added to your annual leave entitlement giving in total up to 9.5 weeks’ time off a year!At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you’ll be doing
The roles and responsibilities of a Maintenance Technician include, but are not limited to:
- Carrying out Mechanical, Instrument or Electrical routine and reactive maintenance activities
- Reporting on safety, environmental and plant issues found with the plant
- Completing maintenance records in a timely manner
- Updating procedures as required
- Using feedback to improve the effectiveness of the maintenance programme
- Ensuring maintenance activities do not adversely affect the environment
- Interacting with your team leader on job progress frequently
- Actively participating in personal performance appraisals and delivery of personal development plans.
Who you are
As minimum, you’ll be educated to GCSE/National Qualifications standards (or equivalent) and holding these qualifications to include “4” and above grade passes in English and Mathematics may be an advantage. Holding a City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in a maintenance discipline or time served apprenticeship may be advantageous.
We want you to be excited by the opportunity of maintaining and defueling a power station, with a continuous improvement mindset and a track record of delivering on business plan objectives. You’ll be trained to understand and appreciate why nuclear is special and you’ll be required to demonstrate the highest standards of nuclear professionalism and safety at all times. You should have good practical skills, a basic understanding of technical drawings, proficient IT skills and the ability to work well within a diverse and inclusive team.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 21st January