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Commissioning Technician

Job Category:  Engineering
Contract Partner Company:  Jobs Service
Employing Company:  EDF

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Commissioning Technician


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 


 This is a permanent position within EDF 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 salary between £33,000 - £55,000 per annum, working primarily on-site at #HinkleyPointC with occasional flexible working arrangements. 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. If you hold some of the below skills and experience, we'd be thrilled to speak with you:


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.   
BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations  
2391-52 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 on LV and MV Switchgear, Control gear, Motor Control Centres and associated equipment. 
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 nuclear standards  
Identifying and escalating any equipment defects, non-conformance, unsafe conditions or practices 

 
Pay, Benefits and Culture 
 

Alongside a salary between £33,000 - £55,000 per annum, potential for a 5% annual bonus, a market leading pension scheme with employer contributions double matched to 15%, 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!  


#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #LI-Onsite #DestinationNuclear #HinkleyPointC #CommissioningEngineer #Commissioning 

 

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.

Commissioning Technician


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 


 This is a permanent position within EDF 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 salary between £33,000 - £55,000 per annum, working primarily on-site at #HinkleyPointC with occasional flexible working arrangements. 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. If you hold some of the below skills and experience, we'd be thrilled to speak with you:


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.   
BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations  
2391-52 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 on LV and MV Switchgear, Control gear, Motor Control Centres and associated equipment. 
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 nuclear standards  
Identifying and escalating any equipment defects, non-conformance, unsafe conditions or practices 

 
Pay, Benefits and Culture 
 

Alongside a salary between £33,000 - £55,000 per annum, potential for a 5% annual bonus, a market leading pension scheme with employer contributions double matched to 15%, 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!  


#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #LI-Onsite #DestinationNuclear #HinkleyPointC #CommissioningEngineer #Commissioning 

 

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.

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