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Mechanical Technician

Vacancy Title: Mechanical Technician
Contract Type: Contract
Location: North Ayrshire
Industry:
Salary: £34 - £35 per annum
Start Date: 2026-03-16
REF: J91986430
Contact Name: Daniel Shafran
Contact Email: daniel.shafran@russell-taylor.co.uk
Vacancy Published: about 5 hours ago

Vacancy Description

Mechanical Technician (Contract)
Hunterston

Contract type
Contract CIS or Umbrella

Rate
£34£35 per hour

Start date
16 March
2 weeks onboarding / NRS training
Site install work from early April to end of year
No long notice periods considered

Do you have a strong mechanical fitting background?
Are you experienced with site-based installation work rather than maintenance?
Can you work on a nuclear-licensed site and pass BPSS/NRS clearance?

If yes, this could be a good fit.

What's in it for you

• Long-term contract through to year-end
• £34£35ph CIS or Umbrella
• Installation-focused work
• NRS training provided

The role

• Mechanical installation, assembly and dismantling of plant and equipment
• Working to mechanical drawings
• Use of hand tools and workshop equipment
• Lifting and slinging activities
• Completing basic job documentation
• Site-based work at Hunterston

What you'll need

• NVQ Level 3 minimum in a relevant Mechanical discipline
• Mechanical fitter / installation background
• CSCS Card essential
• Lifting & Slinging experience
• Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings
• BPSS & NRS clearance eligibility (UK resident last 5 years)

Nice to have

• Nuclear site experience (Magnox / NRS)
• Welding or pipe fitting (Swagelok)
• Experience in radiation-controlled areas

To apply
Please email your CV and apply via the job link.


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