Are you a qualified electrician looking to develop your skills and build a long-term career in a stable, safety-focused environment with a 4-day working week? This is your chance to join the Chapelcross Maintenance Department, gaining valuable new expertise while contributing to essential site operations from day one.
You will become part of a multi disciplined team responsible for keeping plant and equipment safe, reliable and compliant. The work is varied and meaningful, and you will be supported to broaden your capabilities in a setting where safety underpins everything we do.
With a four day working week, Monday to Thursday, 07.30 to 17.15, this role also offers a working pattern that supports a better balance outside of work.
What will you be doing:
You will assist in carrying out examination, inspection, maintenance and testing activities across site, using your electrical skills to support the plant maintenance schedule and statutory requirements.
Success in this role comes from applying your skills carefully, working safely at all times and maintaining accurate records that support compliance and operational performance. You will contribute to continuous improvement on site while developing your own capability within a supportive team environment.
- Carry out core electrical maintenance work in line with health, safety, security, environmental and quality standards
- Start by assisting in inspection, testing and maintenance of plant and equipment to support site operations
- Maintain clear and accurate maintenance records
Who are we looking for:
You will be a qualified electrician with a strong technical foundation and a willingness to learn and develop within a broader role. A recognised qualification such as City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC or NVQ Level 3 is required. We welcome applications from newly qualified or early-career electricians, as well as those who are time-served with some hands-on experience in a technical or industrial environment. You should have a good awareness of safe working practices, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, and be comfortable working as part of a team in a structured environment.
- A flexible, team focused approach and willingness to learn
- Strong awareness of safe working practices in a technical setting
- Desirable experience in electrical inspection and testing to BS7671
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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
