Commissioning Technician

About the Role

Ready to play a key part in powering the future of low carbon energy? Join a team where your expertise helps bring major infrastructure to life, while shaping a career that grows with you. At EDF, we know that success means different things to different people - and Success is Personal.

The Opportunity

As a Commissioning Technician, you'll help commission the electrical systems that will power one of the most significant energy projects in the UK. Your work will contribute directly to the transition towards An Electric Britain, supporting the safe and successful operation of the next generation of nuclear power stations.

You'll join us on a competitive salary, with the opportunity to work on site at five days a week. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, helping deliver safe, effective and efficient commissioning activities in a high hazard environment.

This role offers the chance to develop your technical expertise through hands on testing, close work with commissioning engineers, and exposure to advanced electrical control and distribution systems. You'll gain valuable experience in a unique environment while supporting our journey towards An Electric Britain.

Who You Are

We're looking for a Commissioning Technician who is organised, self motivated and committed to the highest standards of nuclear professionalism and safety. Are you experienced in

• Working in high hazard industrial environments implementing safe systems of work.
• Working with electrical distribution and control systems including low or high voltage switchgear, inverters, transformers and UPS systems.
• Holding a time served trade apprenticeship, NVQ, Level 3 or ONC in an electrical engineering subject (or offering significant experience without the qualification).
• Conducting commissioning tests, return to service tests, operational tests or maintenance tests.
• Working in industries such as Oil & Gas, Marine or Utilities or other similar environments.
• BSth Edition Wiring Regulations.
• CSCS Black Card.
• ECS Gold Card.
• Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing.

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting commissioning engineers with the execution of planned testing.
• Working safely within nuclear site licence conditions, statutory regulations and local procedures.
• Contributing to commissioning activities within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensuring testing is delivered to the required standard.
• Identifying and escalating any unsafe conditions or practices.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a competitive salary, potential for an annual bonus, and a market leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal - it's your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Closing Date

1st April

Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.