Maintenance​/Cleaning Operator, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Blargoans Ltd have a 12 month contract opportunity to work within our Client’s facility in Caithness.

Vacancies have arisen for operators within Site Services:
Waste Operations & Logistics to provide support to processes that are relied on for the safe decommissioning of the site.

• Operate ancillary equipment such as cranes, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, LGVs and fork lift trucks
• Undertake operational monitoring
• Carry out routine plant, fire and emergency checks identifying unusual trends and system/component failures and assist in its resolution
• Prepare radiation/contaminated controlled work areas including radiological containments as necessary
• Prepare and operate in alpha or beta-gamma radiation/contaminated controlled work areas including decommissioning activities
• Minimise and package radioactive materials
• Remove and transfer hazardous materials etc. to designated storage locations
• Carry out routine and non-routine operational activities including support to plant improvements and repairs as appropriate
• Undertake operational maintenance in compliance with the maintenance schedule
• Be required to undertake shift working as operational needs demand

• Basic skills in numeracy and literacy
• Full Driving Licence is required
• Experience and trained to drive fork lift trucks would be advantageous
• Glovebox trained and experienced in posting operations would be advantageous
• Plant knowledge with experience/interest of a mechanical nature
• Must be able to work as part of a team and be flexible, ensuring that the Waste Facility meets the demands of the donor facilities
• Operate overhead cranes, experience would be advantageous
• Strictly follow written procedures. It is a key requirement that the operators appreciate and adhere to the quality systems in the facility
• A classified medical may be required

Basic Annual Income – £26,807 to £37,030 overtime rates apply as standard.

37.9 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Every third Friday being a non-working day.

Annual Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave, 8 public holidays, 2.5 privilege holidays.

12 Month Contract

Security Clearance – Vacancy requires candidate to undergo security clearance checks.

Closing date for CV applications will be on Thursday 19th February 2026.

To apply:

email your CV to  and specifying the reference BL33040.

Blargoans Limited operates as a locally based employment business for temporary/contract recruitment and an employment agency for permanent recruitment for technical and professional roles to the Engineering, Office & Commercial Industries.