Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

About the role

About the role:

From the Hiring Manager

“The Maintenance Engineering Team comprises skilled professionals with expertise across multiple engineering disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Control & Instrumentation (C&I). The team is responsible for the upkeep and continued performance of the site's plant systems and infrastructure.

They provide comprehensive engineering services to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring long-term safety, operational reliability, material condition, performance, and regulatory compliance within a highly regulated environment.

This position is for a Maintenance Engineer with a Mechanical bias, who will support the existing team by contributing technical expertise in fault investigation, defect rectification, and the ongoing maintenance of plant and equipment.” 

Please note this role is based on-site at Dungeness. The contractual hours are Monday to Thursday, 07.25 - 17.00, perfect for someone looking for a four-day week.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Appraisal of emergent plant or equipment deficiencies to allow rectification.
• Assist the Senior Maintenance Engineer and Engineering Section Head to ensure that site plant is maintained and is suitably safe, efficient and reliable.
• Carry out Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and prepare Method Statements/Work Instructions for all defect maintenance.
• Provide technical support for maintenance activities and projects where required.
• Comply with the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Appropriate HNC, Degree or National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 5
• Significant experience working with industrial plant and equipment such as but not limited to:
• Pumping systems
• Ventilation systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of:
  •  Pressure systems; Sewage plants; Lifting and moving equipment; Diesel generators, and their respective maintenance requirements and safety arrangements.
  • Familiarity with the application and use of safe systems of work.

No previous nuclear experience is necessary as training can be provided.

Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS).

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.  

We offer flexibility on base location for multi-site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.  At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.