Title: On-Site Electrician
On-Site Electrician
Location: NRS Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week – 9‑day fortnight (early finish every other Friday)
A stable role in a highly regulated nuclear environment
Amey is recruiting an Approved Electrician to join Amey’s Electrical Team at our NRS Harwell Branch in Oxfordshire. This is a long‑term, secure role offering consistent hours, a 9‑day fortnight and the opportunity to work on a team in a high‑security, safety‑critical environment.
About the role
Working at NRS Harwell, you’ll play an important part in maintaining safe and compliant nuclear facilities. The environment is controlled, professional and highly regulated, making attention to detail, safety and standards essential.
Key responsibilities
- Duties would be planned and reactive maintenance of various buildings in our client’s portfolio. ie; Inspection and testing, emergency light testing, PAT Testing, RCD testing, installation of new equipment or replacement/repair of Lamps, Sockets etc
- To carry out duties in line with current Health and Safety legislation.
- Assist with Minor building fabric repairs
- Carry out ad hoc general minor repairs as required
- Contractor escort duties
What you’ll bring
What you will bring:
- City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation works or equivalent.
- BS7671 18th Edition, however, we will consider 17th Edition with upskilling to 18th Edition.
- Good working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
- Good working knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance operations.
- Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
- Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Able to work at heights, to work independently and use initiative.
- Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems, which will help you make an immediate impact. (Desirable)
- Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at work Regulations.
- Basic IT skills.
Security & site environment
- This role is based within a nuclear restoration site
- You must be willing to work in controlled areas
- Baseline Personal Security clearance required – fully supported by Amey
Why join Amey?
✅ 9‑day fortnight – early finish every other Friday
✅ Stable, long‑term contract in a critical national environment
✅ Consistent weekday hours and routine
✅ Supportive team and clear structure
✅ Opportunity to build leadership experience on a high‑profile site
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
- Generous pension scheme
- Flexible benefits (Cycle2Work, insurance, gym discounts)
- Retail & lifestyle discount portal
- Two paid Social Impact Days each year
- Family‑friendly and inclusive policies
About Amey
Amey delivers essential services across the UK’s most complex and highly regulated environments, including nuclear, defence, justice and transport. Our work at NRS Harwell supports critical national infrastructure, helping to maintain safe, compliant and secure sites.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***
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