Plant Support Engineer

Join a high-impact nuclear site delivering critical plant reliability and safety improvements
Our Client has a requirement for a Plant Support Engineer – Electrical, who will be required to work on a contract (Inside IR35) basis in Cumbria.

Role Purpose:

• Support engineering and maintenance teams on a major nuclear site
• Deliver improvements in plant reliability, performance, and safety
• Ensure electrical systems operate efficiently within a highly regulated environment

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Support engineering and maintenance teams in delivering plant reliability and performance improvements
• Develop and implement electrical maintenance strategies
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards and procedures
• Manage and maintain plant configuration control
• Work within established site processes and procedures (SLMS)
• Identify and deliver plant reliability solutions
• Provide technical input into maintenance and operational activities
• Communicate effectively across engineering and operational teams
• Maintain high standards in documentation, reporting, and technical records

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Strong background in electrical maintenance, reliability, and safety
• Experience working in highly regulated environments (ideally nuclear or similar)
• Familiarity with:Site & Compliance Requirements:
  • Plant configuration control
  • Safety management procedures
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
  • Strong people management and communication skills
  • Good level of technical literacy and reporting ability
• Local to site or willing to be fully site-based
• Security Clearance required
• Hold P4 authorisation (minimum)
• Experience with:
  • Site systems, models, and IT platforms
  • Building and plant access permissions
  • Unescorted access capability
• Additional (Preferred):
  • Previous experience at Sellafield
  • Strong knowledge of site-specific systems and procedures
  • Experience in maintenance-led plant environments

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Plant Support Engineer – Electrical looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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