Senior Electrical Technician

Senior Electrical Technician

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• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family‑friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

For a step‑by‑step overview of how we hire from application to offer, please see our Recruitment Process page:

The salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 5 days a week.

This role is based at the following site:
Culham, Oxfordshire
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The role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to join the RACE team, responsible for leading and supporting the wiring, modification, commissioning, maintenance and operation of advanced electromechanical remote handling systems. In this role, you will undertake and supervise the technician team in the wiring, testing and commissioning of circuits and equipment for remote handling systems, as well as oversee maintenance activities, including prompt fault‑finding and repair of electrical systems.

This is a hands‑on position offering the opportunity to work on both existing equipment and the development of innovative new systems, contributing to cutting‑edge engineering projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

If you are skilled in diagnosing and resolving faults in electrical systems and devices, and experienced in supervising workshop operations and managing technician teams, we would like to hear from you.

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with project teams and stakeholders, clearly reporting faults, required resolutions, expected repair timelines and potential build or operational issues.
• Support workshop management by prioritising tasks, highlighting issues where targets cannot be met, deputising for the Electrical Workshop Manager when required, and assisting the Remote Handling Electrical Plant Manager with shutdown preparations and equipment movement.
• Oversee electrical procedures and maintenance by developing and implementing procedures for the build, commissioning, testing and maintenance of equipment, and acting as the Maintenance Responsible Officer for RACE systems.
• Ensure safe working practices by following relevant risk assessments and procedures within the electrical workshop and associated work areas.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using operational documentation systems (ODS/OMS) and provide guidance and support to the technician team as needed.

• A relevant engineering degree / HND or HNC / apprenticeship or equivalent with significant industry experience.
• Qualified to the current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Ability to understand and work from drawings and schematics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of crimping and soldering techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of assembly of high‑density connectors.

A full list of our benefits can be found at

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UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to clean energy for all and encourages applications from women in STEM, people of Black British, Caribbean and African backgrounds, and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and well‑being and EDI networks, actively promote inclusion and take steps to increase diversity within our organization.

We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

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