Mechanical Craftsperson
Sellafield
Mechanical Craftsperson
£39404
Sellafield, High Sellafield, Copeland
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 460d7faacf70435fa8c49635176d9c5f
Full Job Description
- An attractive defined contribution pension scheme - the company will match up to 13.5% for a 7% employee contribution!
- An annual bonus of up to £4k.
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays. Plus, the ability to purchase an extra 2.5 days per year.
- The ability to carry over 10 days annual leave each financial year.
- Paid Sick Leave.
- Family Friendly Policies - Visit our Rewards & Benefits page to read more.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Lifestyle Benefits sasra.co.uk
- Learning & Development Opportunities https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/learning-and-development/
- Reward & Recognition Policies.
- Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free Aviva Health App & Annual Health Check.
- MyDiscounts - Employee Savings & Discounts.
- MyBenefits - A Charity Giving Scheme.
- Many, many more! Click this link to visit our Rewards & Benefits page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/rewards-and-benefits
- As part of the application process you will be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications. Attaching them at application stage will ensure a smooth process and prevent delays.
- In the event of a high number of responses to any advert, Sellafield Ltd reserves the right to close the advert early.
- Please regularly check your Spam/Junk folders for news about this vacancy, correspondence could contain invitations to interview and other important updates.
The successful candidates must have experience and must be capable of delivering the full range of mechanical craft maintenance activities safely, efficiently and effectively in support of the business / plant operations. - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or similar subject.
- Successful completion of a recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or similar subject.
- Experience of isolating/make safe of plant equipment.
- Experience/evidence of fault finding and how issues were resolved including the techniques used.
- Able to use both manual and electronic information retrieval systems and able to explain types of information retrieval used.
- The ability to read technical drawings, instructions and manuals.
- Strong communication skills, and ability to liaise with a broad range of contacts.
- Proven maintenance experience gained through working on a wide range of equipment. Examples may include pumps, motors, remote handling equipment, bearings, breaks, engines, pipework, ventilation systems, cranes, steam & compressed air systems including various ancillaries and valves/Steam traps.
- Knowledge of maintenance programmes and company standards/industry best practice.
- Trained to carry out condition monitoring in support of maintenance activities.
- Evidence of involvement in improvements to maintenance performance.
- Evidence of involvement in the improvement of a safe environment/general housekeeping of the work area, particularly in their own area of responsibility.
Why choose Sellafield? - Be a part of Sellafield's 100 year mission.
Please Remember:
In order for us to place you in an appropriate area, please let us know in your application if you have the ability to: work at heights; work in confined spaces; wear breathing apparatus, such as a respirator and work in personal protective equipment such as air fed suits, PVC suits and gloves.
The Ideal Candidate:
Essential Skills:
Desirable Skills:
Seventy-five years ago, we helped to create the nation's nuclear deterrent. Today, we're using our unrivalled knowledge of nuclear to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.
In cleaning up the birthplace of the UK's nuclear industry, we are once again generating growth and employment in West Cumbria, the North West of England and beyond.
Our 11,000 strong workforce is joined by more than 40,000 people from the best of the best in the nuclear supply chain, from small Cumbrian businesses to global market leaders. We need this diversity of thinking, of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
What's in it for you?
At Sellafield Ltd, we are committed to supporting our employees in fulfilling their potential. With 100 years of work in front of us, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to feel inspired in your role. Whatever area you join us in, you'll find a genuinely exciting and rewarding career.
Making sure our employees feel supported is important to us. Therefore, to help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we also offer a range of employee benefits: