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Astute's Nuclear team is exclusively partnered with a speciality lifting and handling equipment business, acting as the lifting principal contractor on Hinkley Point C. We are currently recruiting a Commissioning Engineer to commission, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems for overhead cranes and lifting equipment.
You will work in a highly regulated and safety-critical environment, ensuring that all cranes are operational and meet stringent safety and performance standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electrical commissioning, maintenance, and breakdown support for crane systems, particularly in industrial or nuclear environments.
The role comes with a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and the opportunity to contribute to prestigious nuclear projects in the UK.
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Commissioning Engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Commission and test electrical systems for cranes, including troubleshooting motors, PLCs, and safety devices to meet design specs and regulatory standards.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose and repair electrical breakdowns, and provide emergency support as needed.
- Ensure all activities comply with nuclear safety regulations, participate in audits, and implement risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Work with site engineers and contractors to coordinate tasks, provide technical support, and maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs.
- Complete all necessary documentation, including commissioning reports, maintenance logs, and compliance certification for regulatory compliance.
Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years in commissioning or maintenance engineering, ideally with cranes or heavy industrial equipment, and preferably in nuclear or regulated environments.
- Expertise in commissioning, maintenance, and fault-finding of electrical systems (motors, PLCs, control panels) and familiarity with electrical codes and safety standards, particularly for nuclear sites.
- Compliance with electrical safety qualifications (e.g., 18th Edition Wiring Regulations) and site-specific safety training (e.g., nuclear access) is desirable.
Personal skills
The Commissioning Engineer role would suit someone who has:
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, particularly for complex electrical faults.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to respond to emergency breakdowns and work outside regular working hours as required.
- The ability to obtain BPSS security clearance
Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Accommodation and travel allowances
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Opportunity to work on prestigious nuclear projects with a leading contractor
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
