Electrical and Instrumentation Craft

Job Introduction:

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. 

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

The Electrical Craft role is responsible for carrying out safe, quality and efficient maintenance/breakdown & project activities. They shall ensure all activities are being undertaken in a safe and complaint manner, to meet all requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence (as applicable) and all Regulatory and Legislative purposes.

At present we are looking for Electrical Crafts people based in both the Central Lab and Windscale Facilities at Sellafield.  

The roles we have based at Central Lab are day roles, where as the one role based at Windscale is for shift working. 

Main responsibilities of Electrical Craft Role:

• Responsible for performing routine EIM&T, breakdown, recovery maintenance on maintainable assets as instructed by the Team Leader 
• Responsible for undertaking any electrical associated project work as demand necessitates.
• Responsible for carrying out safe, effective and controlled isolations of Electrical Plant within their designated area. They shall be responsible for flagging any issues up immediately to the Electrical Team Leader
• Responsible for completing MOVEX job cards in accordance with site standards to ensure that good quality maintenance history is recorded.
• Responsible for supporting the designated facility in the installation, modification and commissioning of rigs and installed equipment, including identifying and assisting in delivery of plant and process improvements.
• Responsible for ensuring that the maintenance/breakdown/project tasks they are involved in are always covered by an appropriate Safe System of Work (SSOW) and complied with.
• Responsible for checking and fully understanding the Maintenance Instructions/Proof Tests that they are working to. If unsure at any point during delivery, they shall stop, make safe and highlight any issues to the Electrical Team Leader.
• Responsible for ensuring that appropriate workplace standards are always maintained, and the correct tools and equipment are selected for the task and used only as intended.
• Expected to actively participate in team briefs and LFE reviews taking personal action to resolve any issues or shortfalls in their area. If further resolution is required, they must engage the Electrical Team Leader.
• Always comply with company/site standards and expectations of behaviour and performance. They must actively challenge others they see not doing so and encourage the behaviours expected. Where appropriate, they shall raise the event on OSHENs. The individual shall deliver their personal targets as identified by the Electrical Team Leader.
• Responsible for attending all training identified by the Electrical Team Leader or Training Dept. to ensure successful continuation of their SQEP appointments.

Essential Criteria for Electrical Craft Role:

• Holds a time served recognised Electrical Craft Apprenticeship
• Proven ability to interpret electrical engineering drawings
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s
• IOSHH Working Safety
• Safety Case awareness – knowledge of Safety Mechanisms (SM), Safety Related Equipment (SRE) and Safety Features (SF
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Electrical Craft Role:

• Required to become Appointed Nominated Person Electrical.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Operation & Maintenance requirements associated with their area.
• Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience.
• Ability to demonstrate correct and informed decision making, even in pressure situations.