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Production Assistant (Maentwrog)
Nuclear Restoration Services Ltd (NRS) is seeking a Day Production Assistant to join the operations team at Maentwrog Hydroelectric Power Station, a historic and operational hydro site set within the Snowdonia National Park.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on outdoor and site‑based role, supporting the safe operation and maintenance of the power station, its pipelines, and the surrounding reservoir catchment area. The role suits someone who enjoys practical work, working outdoors, and being part of a small, close‑knit team responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure in a unique environment.
This is a chance to be part of a professional Operations Team where your expertise, judgement and commitment help underpin safe, reliable and compliant site activities. If you thrive in structured environments and value high standards this role could be exactly what you’re looking for.
What will you be doing:
Working as part of the Day Operations team, your duties will include:
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Maintaining the reservoir catchment area, including: Tree cutting, strimming, hedge cutting and general grounds and access maintenance.
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Carrying out reservoir inspections and readings
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Supporting pipeline maintenance and inspections
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Maintaining and inspecting leats, weirs, and associated watercourses
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Assisting with general power station and site maintenance tasks
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Supporting outages, inspections, and planned works as required
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Working in accordance with site safety rules, procedures, and permits
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Supporting the site emergency scheme, following training
All work is undertaken with full regard to health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
This role is Monday to Thursday (Working hours 07:30 to 17:15). Perfect for someone looking for a 4 day working week. Overtime will be expected at times to support operational needs.
Who are we looking for:
We’re looking for a practical, hands‑on individual who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. You’ll be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and confident operating safely in industrial or outdoor environments, with a strong awareness of health and safety at all times.
You’ll thrive whether working safely as part of a small, close‑knit team or independently, managing your own time and taking pride in doing the job right.
You will be:
Reliable, conscientious and safety focused. You’ll be flexible, eager to learn, and keen to develop new skills as the role evolves. You’ll also be comfortable with working at height and within confined spaces, always following safe systems of work. You will have a good standard of literacy and numeracy with the willingness to learn new skills.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and a positive, proactive attitude that brings energy and commitment to everything you do.
It would be advantageous to have experience in grounds maintenance, forestry, land management, utilities, or industrial maintenance (LANTRA, NPTC or equivalent) and Familiarity with working around watercourses, pipelines, or reservoirs. Also to have previous experience on operational or industrial sites and have basic IT skills (for recording inspections and data).
(Full training will be provided, including site‑specific safety and operational training.)
Training and Development that you will receive:
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Full site induction and mandatory training with ongoing competence‑based training aligned with NRS requirements.
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Opportunities to develop new skills and extend your competence over time.
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1st Aid Training to join Site First Aiders and Working form Height Rescue Team.
Join us and you’ll be part of something truly special. You’ll work at a unique hydroelectric power station set in a remarkable setting, carrying out practical, meaningful work that helps maintain nationally important infrastructure. With the benefit of a four‑day working week, you’ll enjoy a healthier work‑life balance while being part of a small, supportive operational team that values collaboration and contribution. We also offer the reassurance of long‑term, stable employment within Nuclear Restoration Services—making this an opportunity that’s as rewarding as it is secure. If you’re ready to make a real impact and build a future with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
Some reasons we think you'll love it here
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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