Mechanical Plant Engineer

Overview

As a Mechanical Plant Engineer, you ensure safe, compliant mechanical maintenance aligned with site licence requirements. You work closely with design teams on mechanical changes and support asset care for ageing plant. You will lead condition assessments, small infrastructure improvements and self-audits to uphold EHSS&Q standards. This role offers hands-on impact in a mission-driven, safety-focused nuclear environment with opportunities to influence maintenance practices and deliverables. You will engage with cross-functional teams to implement best solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• sector leading family-focused policies
• attractive pension plans
• annual leave with Christmas shutdown
• gym discount program
• company bonus
• learning opportunities

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with site engineering procedures for operations and maintenance
• Challenge and improve mechanical maintenance processes to meet high standards
• Interface with Design team on mechanical changes, reviewing packages and testing procedures
• Review equipment parameters, perform trend analysis, and apply industry best practices
• Support Asset Care program through ageing plant assessments
• Lead small-scale infrastructure improvement projects
• Conduct self-audits and task observations to maintain EHSS&Q standards
• Participate in forums to share and implement best practices across UKNNL laboratories
• Support engineering leadership in delivering company values and forward-looking solutions
• Investigate events/incidents within area of responsibility and implement timely corrective actions
• Coach and mentor engineering team as needed
• Assist in maintenance and breakdown task delivery with supervision and SSoW originator duties

Key requirements

• Degree in mechanical discipline or HND in a related discipline
• Strong communication with customers, suppliers and stakeholders
• Conservative decision-making under pressure
• Knowledge of operational and maintenance requirements
• Self-motivation, drive, energy and resilience
• Ability to interface technically with Design and Capability teams
• Eligibility to become PMP Manager
• Eligibility to become Sub Contractor Supervisor, task supervisor and SSoW Originator
• Lead SQEP for maintenance training packs
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance

• clear communication
• stakeholder engagement
• resilience under pressure
• mechanical maintenance and operation
• design change review and testing procedures
• condition assessment techniques

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