An opportunity has arisen for a Craft Technician to support the delivery of maintenance activities across site facilities and equipment. The role involves carrying out planned and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, technical reporting and continuous improvement activities to ensure plant reliability, safety and operational performance are maintained to the highest standards.
NRS Dounreay is responsible for delivering one of the UK's most significant nuclear decommissioning and environmental restoration programmes. Through innovation, technical excellence and a commitment to the highest standards of safety, security and environmental stewardship, Dounreay plays a vital role in reducing the nation's nuclear legacy.
As a Craft Technician, you will join a skilled and dedicated team responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of critical plant and equipment. Your contribution will directly support the safe delivery of site operations and decommissioning activities, helping to ensure the continued success of Dounreay's mission.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and defect rectification activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant and equipment.
- Investigate equipment and system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective maintenance solutions while supporting operational and programme objectives.
- Prepare accurate technical reports, maintenance records, condition assessments, and recommendations to support asset management and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to improving maintenance performance through the review of procedures, identification of equipment issues and obsolescence risks, and the implementation of practical solutions.
What You'll Bring
- Instrument Apprenticeship & HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualifications plus relevant experience.
- Relevant maintenance experience in a mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation, or multi-disciplined engineering environment.
- Strong technical diagnostic and fault-finding skills, with the ability to analyse issues and implement effective corrective actions.
- A thorough understanding of health, safety, and quality requirements, with a consistent commitment to safe systems of work.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders, and support the development of others.
Why Join NRS Dounreay?
- Play an integral role in a critical national programme
- Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
- Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
- Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
- Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options
Interviews are expected week commencing Monday 17th of August 2026. Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early application.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]
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Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance 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.
