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Mechanical Technician

  • Location: Bridgwater, TA5 1TP
  • Salary: Dependant on experience
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted about 22 hours ago

  • Sector: Nuclear
  • Contact: Joanna Davies
  • Contact Email: joanna.davies@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Duration: Initial 12 months
  • Start Date: 11 November 2025
  • Expiry Date: 11 December 2025
  • Job Ref: V-214629-2
On behalf of our client, Nrl Recruitment are looking for a Mechanical Technician for work based at Hinkley Point A.

If you are interested, please email a current CV and contact phone number to Joanna.Davies@nrl.co.uk or call us on 01942 326733.

Duration: Initial 12 months contract. Project 3-4 years.
Start: asap
Location:    Hinkley Point A TA5 1YA
Rate: Role is Inside IR35
Hours of Work: 44 hrs per week, Monday to Thursday ( Friday /Sat /Sun working may be required on an ad hoc voluntary basis)

100% Site Based
Must be eligible for BPSS Security Clearance.
Must have CSCS Labour Card or CCNSG Card.
Workers who are travelling will not be able to claim their lodgings/mileage
 
This role will require the candidate to work within a radiological controlled area and will include the requirement to wear specialised PPE ( provided by CNL) and in addition at times there will be a requirement to wear RPE and as such must be clean shaven and undertake a face fit test. The candidate will be involved in the installation of plant and equipment, a good knowledge of mechanical installation and minor civils works ( Drilling and fixing into concrete) will be required

Experience:
Demonstrable experience covering a wide range of engineering topics including Plant installation and general mechanical construction.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in the planning and preparation of work activities.
  • Safely carry out work in accordance with the relevant Safe Systems of Work using recognised best practice, applicable trade and Company standards.
  • Carry out Point of Work Risk Assessments and Behavioural Safety Observations.
  • Not to undertake work unless they are competent (and authorised) to do so and have received an appropriate pre-job brief from their Line Manager.
  • Comply with all Company and Customer procedures, site rules and instructions
  • Undertake work so that it complies with the technical and quality requirements of the Safe System of Work.
  • Not to proceed past a hold point until authorised to do so.
  • Ensure that workplaces remain clean and tidy before, during and after work tasks.
  • Immediately report any unplanned events, defects, damage, safety hazards or other problems to their Line Manager.
  • Apply good practice principles such as the Human Performance Error Reduction tools; STAR, Peer Check, Questioning Attitude etc.
  • Engage with and adopt the principles of Company initiatives such as “People Who Do The Right Thing”
  • Carry out other task/duties, commensurate with the Role Holder’s competency, as directed by their Line Manager.
Experience/Qualifications/Skills:
Academic Requirements - NVQ Level 3 / SVQ Level 3, recognised apprenticeship training. or relevant proven experience
Specific Requirements (all) - CCNSG Safety Passport or CSCS labour card


 

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