Job Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Wide range of career development opportunities
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

What to expect in our recruitment process:

For a step-by-step overview of how we hire from application to offer please see our Recruitment Process page: careers.ukaea.uk/join-us/recruitment-process

The salary for this role is £57,117 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire

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

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide engineering support to the Electrical Services Group. You will help ensure the reliable operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Culham site’s power supply infrastructure and low-voltage control systems, while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

You will carry out fault-finding on electrical plant, deliver robust technical solutions, and lead small to medium work packages involving complex HV/LV equipment, minor installations or modifications, and technical documentation. You will also supervise work on electrical systems to ensure it is carried out safely and effectively.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead Electrical Services Group work, ensuring all activities and documentation comply with legislation and are delivered safely and effectively.

• Supervise multidisciplinary teams, including electrical staff, agency workers, and contractors, to support operations.

• Take ownership of work packages, ensuring technical requirements are met and work is delivered safely and cost-effectively.

• Prepare and review engineering procedures, risk assessments, method statements, and supplier documentation within budget constraints.

• Plan, schedule, and optimise maintenance activities using CMMS, maintaining accurate records and improving efficiency and compliance.

• Provide technical support, training, and mentoring, while advising on electrical design and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• HNC/HND at minimum or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive experience obtained following award of the qualification, in an electrical engineering role in an industrial hazardous or harsh environment and professional experience which demonstrates an ability to work at this level.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of large distribution networks and asset management.
• Demonstrable experience of preparing safety documentation including risk assessments, method statements and using a formal permit system for work on complex, hazardous electrical plant.
• Demonstrable experience of issuing electrical isolations on HV/LV systems. Demonstrable experience at managing and supervising a professional workforce

Additional Information

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

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

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