Electrical Inspection Technician

Job Description

EC&I Inspection TechnicianWhetstone, Leicester Cavendish NuclearSF31183About the roleBased at our manufacturing facility at Whetstone, we are looking for a proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic technician to join our team in an Inspection role. Typical work carried out in the department covers equipment assembly, PCB assembly, wiring of cable assemblies and cubicles, and test activities on a variety of electrical and electronic assemblies, including reactor in-core inspection and safety circuit equipment.Individuals are required to be conscientious, have an eye for detail and ability to spot and report issues which may become future problems. Safety, quality and reliability are key elements in everything we do due to the nature of the equipment.Typical work activities:- Adherence to and signed completion of written operations on production planning, within a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system, including identifying any variances and notifying supervision for approval or further action.- Inspection of the assembly and wiring of small electronic modules, boxes and units and electrical / electronic control and indication panels and cubicles.- Inspection of populated Printed Circuit Boards (Hand soldered through-hole PCB technology) including solder quality and verification of components in accordance of Bill of Materials.- Inspection of on-machine wiring of electrical and electronic devices, including cable management and termination.- Familiar with use of Digital Microscope and Cameras for inspection and capturing images.- Production of detailed inspection reports, including photos as required, using Windows Operating- System and Microsoft Office Applications.- Appointment as Electrical Duty Holder (after in house electrical safety course).- Electrical testing including carrying out Continuity, Insulation Resistance and Flash tests.- Flexibility to work at customer and sub-contractor locations.Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications- Apprenticeship and or minimum HNC level relevant electrical/electronic modules- Relevant experience- Working knowledge and training to IPC 610, 620, 1711/21 standards is preferred.What else do I need to know- All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage.- We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interviewAbout Cavendish NuclearCavendish Nuclear is the UKs leading nuclear services company, with a highly-skilled workforce and a growing international presence. Our people innovate to make nuclear safer, faster, at lower cost across all aspects of the nuclear energy lifecycle.Were committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. Youll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.Application GuidanceIf you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear please let your line manager know that youre applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records.We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Armed Forces Covenant We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here.