Craft Assistant

Our client Dounreay are currently looking for a Craft Assistant to join their team based near Thurso on a permanent basis Ideally for this role they are looking for a Craft Assistant/Attendant or Technician to provide support to skilled tradespeople (craftsmen) in various tasks related to the decommissioning and maintenance of the Dounreay nuclear site. For more information on this role see below:

Job Description
A vacancy has arisen within Balance of Site programme for a Craft Assistant. The purpose of the post is to assist with
the delivery of maintenance, and the job holder will provide support to maintenance activities that are relied on for the
safe decommissioning of the Dounreay site.
Hear from hiring manager:
Assist the Electrical Distribution Team with completion of preventive maintenance procedures, setup and undertaking of
new installations and general daily activities as required. General cleaning duties within the Sub Station restricted areas.
Undertake recurring equipment readings, building checks and fire alarm and emergency lighting testing. Providing escort
duties for Substation access and site visits. Able to work with minimum supervision. First aid and Substation access
level 0 required (onsite training given).

Main Responsibilities:
• Produce fit for purpose job reports describing accurately the work that has been carried out
• Populate Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with equipment readings
• Identify routine maintenance problems where applicable
• Carry out minor maintenance activities
• Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of plant, systems and components
• Identify and report common equipment performance issues
• Conduct safe and effective handover of plant and equipment to others and accept and confirm responsibility for the
control of the plant and equipment
• Undertake general housekeeping and cleanliness
• Collect and package waste.
• Undertake completion of tasks as detailed the workshop procedures
• Carry out general duties to assist supervisors and tradesmen in the execution of their duties
• Authorisation Level 0 for unescorted substation access

Aptitudes and Experience:
• Ability to be self motivated and work with minimal supervision
• Able to demonstrate safety awareness
• Good communication, computer, numeracy, and literacy skills
• Post specific capability analysis number number 1 available from agency

Interviews to be held:
week commencing Monday 14 July 2025