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At Sellafield Ltd, we are harnessing our expertise; bringing together world-class skills and innovative technology to solve complex nuclear, infrastructure, and engineering challenges. By joining Sellafield Ltd, you join an amazing team of people, from all walks of life, where you can thrive in a connected, considerate culture of innovation, collaboration, and community; and play a significant part in the UK’s sustainable nuclear future.

About the role

The Equipment Services Engineer Radiometrics will be responsible for provision of Engineering Support including management, maintenance, and modification of Radiometric Measurement Systems and equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Delivery of routine and breakdown maintenance on computer based Radiometric Measurement Systems (Safety, Security, Medical, Process and Waste Systems).
• Deployment of Radiometric Measurement equipment to support Characterisation Tasks.
• System and Equipment Management of the hardware & software on Radiometric Measurement Systems including cybersecurity, configuration management, modification, and maintenance.
• Interfacing with external contractors who deliver maintenance services on behalf of SL (oversight and direction).
• Demonstrating compliance with local management arrangements and UK standards.
• Supplying technical expertise to a range of upgrade and replacement projects.

Your Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience:
• Higher level qualification in an engineering, computing or scientific subject and/or relevant engineering maintenance experience.
• Knowledge and experience of working on computer-based Measurement.
• Understanding of asset management and configuration management processes and arrangements.

Essential Skills:
• Evidence of a higher-level qualification in an engineering, computing or scientific subject with relevant engineering and/or maintenance experience.
• Demonstrable ability to carry out routine maintenance and breakdown recoveries on computer-based Systems.
• Evidence of good team working and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of problem solving and diagnostic skills.

Desirable Skills:
• Demonstrable knowledge of Radiometric measurement systems and techniques.
• Evidence of working on electrical systems (isolation, re-energization and replacements).
• An understanding and application of cybersecurity, maintenance, management, and spares lifecycles of computer-based Measurement Systems.
• Evidence of performing modifications to systems. Evidence of Coaching and Mentoring.

Why us?

At Sellafield Ltd, we are committed to supporting our employees in fulfilling their potential. With 100 years of work in front of us, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to feel inspired in your role. Whatever area you join us in, you’ll find a genuinely exciting and rewarding career.

Making sure our employees feel supported is important to us. Therefore, to help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we also offer a range of employee benefits:
• You will benefit from an annual bonus of up to 10% – 15%, made up of company and personal performance
• An attractive defined contribution pension scheme – the company will match up to 13.5% for a 7%
employee contribution!
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays. Plus, the ability to purchase an extra 2.5 days per year.
• The ability to carry over 10 days annual leave each financial year
• Paid Sick Leave
• Family Friendly Policies – Visit our Rewards & Benefits page to read more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle Benefits sasra.co.uk
• Learning & Development Opportunities https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/learning-anddevelopment/
• Reward & Recognition Policies
• Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Aviva Health App & Annual Health Check
• MyDiscounts – Employee Savings & Discounts
• MyBenefits – A Charity Giving Scheme
• Many, many more! Click this link to visit our Rewards & Benefits page:
https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/rewards-and-benefits/

Additional Information

• The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 31st May 2026.

• In the event of a high number of responses to any advert, Sellafield Ltd reserves the right to close the advert early. Once closed, the advert will be removed from our website. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

• As part of the application process you will be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications. Attaching them at application stage will ensure a smooth process and prevent delays.

• Please regularly check your Spam/Junk folders for news about this vacancy, correspondence could contain invitations to interview and other important updates.

• Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Sellafield Ltd define the minimum criteria as the ‘essential skills’ which are listed on the vacancy notice. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If you would prefer to discuss this directly with us, please contact the GBS Recruitment team on recruitment@sellafieldcloud.co.uk

• Please be aware that this role is subject to achieving security clearance. This role requires higher level of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 or 10 years of continuous residency in the UK. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the level of clearance you’re able to achieve.

Equipment Services Engineer Radiometrics

Job number

SP06666

Profession

Engineering & Maintenance

Location

Sellafield West Cumbria

Salary

£44,097 - £55,425

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Posting date

17 May 2026

Closing date

31 May 2026