Job Description

Overview of Responsibilities

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The salary for this role is

54,376 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance)

.

Onsite working

is expected, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.



This role is based the following site;

Culham, Oxfordshire

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This role requires employees to

complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

, including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact? Join our team and help shape the future of fusion energy. If you're passionate about training, supervising, and leading teams to ensure safe and effective work, we'd love to hear from you.



We are seeking a

Mechanical Engineer

to support our engineering team in delivering high-quality projects and services across the site. In this role, you will contribute to the continuous improvement and maintenance of existing installations, while also playing a key part in the design and implementation of new builds and major upgrades. Additionally, you will be involved in the safe assembly, upkeep, and development of advanced neutral beam equipment (PINIs), helping to drive innovation and operational excellence within our organization.



Interested in training, supervising, and leading teams to deliver safe, effective work? Apply now and be part of our dynamic team.

Key Accountabilities:

Deliver projects safely, efficiently, and effectively using project management tools such as requirements capture, scheduling, risk registers, resource planning, and communication plans. Write WSSW, assembly procedures, and risk assessments for assembly, commissioning, and rebuild tasks. Provide technical support across planning, logistics, design, equipment development, facility deployment, maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, and supervision of controlled areas. Support team members and the wider organisation, with a focus on mentoring apprentices, graduates, and new staff. Lead Neutral Beam (MAST) upgrades, maintenance (removal and installation), and alternative work packages. Salary
54,376 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
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Programme
CENTRALISED
Department
Fabrication, Installation & Maintenance
Discipline
Engineering
Site Location
UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Type of Employment
Full-time
Reference Number
REF3485U

Qualifications

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Essential:

BEng or equivalent experience in mechanical design/ mechanical engineering. Demonstratable working experience in safety management. Proven awareness of HVAC systems. Demonstrate understanding and awareness of relevant regulation and legislation.

Desirables:

Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) trained. Swagelok trained. Understanding of tritium boundaries. Understanding and awareness of alternative engineering disciplines (18th Edition wiring regulation qualification).

Additional Information

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A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/.


We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly from women in STEM, people from BlackBritishCaribbean and African, Pakistani and Bangladeshi British, and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and neurotypical individuals. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.