Approved Electrician (Electrical Engineering)
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Department: Electrical Engineering
Salary: £29,799 to £31,661 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Confirmed Grade: Level 3
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.

Our Electrical Engineering department

- Deliver electrical, electronics and power systems projects throughout UKAEA
- Operate, maintain and enhance the MAST-U, JET and Pulsed Power supplies
- Own and maintain the Machine & Instrumentation Protection System for the JET experiment
- Operate, maintain and enhance the LV and HV distribution for UKAEA
- Deliver general electrical services installation and refurbishment services to programmes across UKAEA
- Are responsible for the safe management of the major electrical systems at UKAEA
- Are the Leading body for Electrical Safety on the Culham site, supporting the other SAP(E)'s, Chief Engineers Unit and respective Departments

Job Description

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Lead Electrician with good communication skills and the ability to adapt to new situations and challenges. As a Lead Electrician, you will undertake a wide range of electrical work in an industrial environment covering installation, commissioning, fault-finding, maintenance and repair in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice. You’ll supervise and lead a small team of electricians on allocated projects and mentor assigned electrician apprentices through to qualification.

What will you be responsible for?

- Supervise the daily work and mentor and support the training of 2 UKAEA electrician apprentices
- Responsible for the installation phase of various projects ensuring Safe Systems of Work are followed and timescales are adhered to
- Work with diverse teams across site with the ability to prioritise daily tasks and allocate work to team members according to the appropriate work plan for each project
- Install indoor and outdoor electrical distribution equipment in compliance with current regulations and local standards
- Undertake the construction, wiring and commissioning of electrical control cubicles
- Perform testing, commissioning and fault-finding tasks on various electrical control and distribution equipment
- Maintain high standards of safety and comply with safety procedures at all times

Qualifications

Essential skills, qualifications and experience

- Time served electrical craft apprenticeship
- City and Guilds 2357 (Level 3), or equivalent, updated to BS 7671: 18th edition
- Demonstrable supervisory experience
- Demonstrable work experience in an industrial/commercial environment and ability to work safely in accordance with a Written Safe System of Work (WSSoW)
- Work and communicate as part of a team
- Ability to solve problems and prioritise and balance the workload

Desirable skills, qualifications and experience

- Knowledge and work experience of large distribution networks
- City and Guilds 2395 (inspection and testing) or equivalent

Additional Information

What we offer

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive Team with support from our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.

Please be advised that this vacancy is due to close on 09/12/2022. We may close earlier than this date if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.

Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance - The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions or will confirm that there are no such convictions.

Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit the UK Government website. If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.