Mechanical Craft Person

As a Mechanical Craft Person you will deploy mechanical craft skills in the delivery of essential scheduled compliance and routine maintenance along with breakdown maintenance is support of plant operations.

You will report to the Engineering Team Leader and be located at Springfields Fuels site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to and any unsafe behaviours displayed within the team are challenged

• Attendance/active participation at daily tool box/safety talks

• Use seconds out for safety and human performance tools for every job

• Ensure all Permit To Work documents meet the required standard before signing on to them

• Ensure all craft work performed is following the required standards

• Ensure all accidents, near misses and safety improvements are reported the day they occur

• Take pride in the tidiness of your work area, workshops and storage locations

• Complete scheduled and breakdown work efficiently, highlighting any delays, and inefficiencies to the maintenance supervisor

• Highlight any inaccuracies in maintenance instructions and risk assessments

• Ensure the status of plant and equipment is communicated to the team coordinator and supervisor at the end of each day

• Report the use of plant spares to the team coordinator to allow re-ordering

• Active participation in the work management systems and processes

• Participation in Human Performance Event Investigations

• Attend the annual Safety Workshop, participation in safety improvement activities

Qualifications:

• Engineering qualification(s) ONC/L3 Maintenance Craftperson or equivalent experience

• Recognised, time served mechanical/fitter apprenticeship

• Working knowledge of safe systems of work

• Working knowledge of hazardous content and pressure systems

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement

• Use computers and software packages for maintenance

• Ability to identify issues and decide on required actions

• Integrity to report human error promptly and escalate accordingly

About Springfields Fuels

Located in the northwest of England, within the Northern Powerhouse and Northwest Nuclear Arc, Springfields has over 75 years’ experience in the manufacture of nuclear fuel and related products and services.

Springfields was the first plant in the world to make nuclear fuel for commercial power stations and has produced several million fuel elements, supplying products and services for reactors in 11 countries.

Around 32% of the UK’s low carbon electricity comes from fuel manufactured at Springfields.

Recognised as a world leader in safety, quality, environmental and technological standards.

Expertise in advanced manufacturing, robotic and digital technologies

Providing access to the National Nuclear Laboratory’s Nuclear Fuel Centre of Excellence (NFCE) and a COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) site

Why Westinghouse? 

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. 

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program. 
  • Pension plan
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting Westinghouse UK Nuclear | Westinghouse. 

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability. 

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