Mechanical Fitter in Sizewell

Job description

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.

With 18,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

In the UK we are currently over 430 strong and our plans are to grow to 500 by the end of 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings.

Due to ongoing projects and growth, we are looking to recruit several Mechanical Technicians for our Outage Talent Programme for working at Sizewell B (SZB) and overseas supporting the delivery of Outages.

The planned working pattern will be to carry out the following:

• Support the SZB Outage (scheduled for every 18 months for a 6-to-12-week period).
• Working in the SZB Maintenance Department.
• Work on overseas Outages in various countries including Finland, South Africa, Brazil etc.

Key responsibilities will include –

• Support refuelling and maintenance outages, including reactor loading and unloading activities.
• Operate specialised fuel handling equipment and machinery to move, install and remove nuclear fuel assemblies.
• Perform routine equipment checks, preventive maintenance, and report defects or abnormalities.
• Work closely with engineering, operations and radiation protection teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Participate in ongoing training, including specialised training coursers overseas.
• Adhere to procedures, relevant quality procedures and assist with quality records and documentation.
• Maintain equipment and small tools for assembly / calibration.
• Perform leak detection, pressure testing and integrity assessments of Nuclear Steam Supply Systems (NSSS).

Detailed QHSE responsibilities –

• Never undertake work without first ensuring that means will be in place to guarantee that the work can be done in a safe and compliant manner.
• Be suitably familiar with the contents of the Risk Assessment and Method Statements and Permit to Work
• Attend any HSE training, meetings, etc. As requested.
• Attend & participate in Toolbox Talks.
• Ensure that tools, equipment and materials brought into and used in the area are fully checked and are compliant with HSE requirements.
• Ensure that no work is carried out unless supported by the relevant specific Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Work Permits.
• Ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported

Qualifications & Experience –

Required:

• NVQ Level 3 or above in relevant mechanical qualification.
• Proven experience in a heavy mechanical industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to follow complex technical procedures.
• Excellent safety record and understanding of HSE regulations.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated and procedural environment.
• Be able to read and understand detailed engineering drawings.
• Nuclear experience is NOT essential for this role.

Desirable:

• Experience in skilful, controlled manipulations of small objects & torquing techniques & processes.
• Experience of testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning processes
• Previous rigging experience & qualification.
• Experience with static & rotating equipment.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a continuous learning environment.
• Physically fit and able to work in controlled and confined environments.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends during refuelling outages.
• Willingness to travel overseas for training & outages.
• High integrity and commitment to safety culture.
• Works calmly under pressure
• Has a questioning attitude
• Challenges what is considered unacceptable behaviours

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance for employees
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sizewell

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2025

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English