Electrician
- Didcot, Oxfordshire
- Negotiable
Overview
This is a hands-on, varied Electrical Technician role supporting a wide range of engineering, laboratory, and infrastructure activities within an innovative fusion technology environment.
You'll work across multiple engineering projects rather than a single production line, contributing to control systems, power distribution, fault finding, installations, and commissioning. The role suits someone who is adaptable, practical, and able to work independently while tackling a variety of technical challenges.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working in diverse technical environments, and developing their electrical engineering skills on cutting-edge fusion technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the design, layout, installation, and commissioning of control panels and control systems.
- Assemble, install, and maintain electrical systems, panels, and associated equipment.
- Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting on control systems, power supplies, and electrical infrastructure.
- Work on low-voltage mains-powered systems, including distribution boards and final circuits.
- Install and maintain cable containment systems such as tray, conduit, and trunking.
- Install and support data networks, associated cabling, and equipment.
- Perform testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and infrastructure.
- Respond to electrical breakdowns and emergency repairs.
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and contractors on larger engineering projects.
- Maintain safe working practices, identify risks, and ensure tools and materials are available when required.
What Makes This Role Different
- Highly varied work in a research and engineering environment rather than a production line.
- Exposure to both control systems and mains electrical infrastructure.
- Practical, hands-on role across laboratories, workshops, and technical facilities.
- Opportunity to work on bespoke electrical systems rather than standard installations.
- Daily involvement in projects requiring problem-solving and adaptability.
- Contribute to the development of advanced fusion technologies.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent practical training and experience.
- Experience working safely with low-voltage (LV) electrical systems.
- Ability to test, fault-find, and maintain electrical systems.
- Experience with control systems, control panels, or similar electrical assemblies.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Good understanding of electrical health and safety practices.
- Comfortable working in a practical, hands-on engineering environment.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
- 18th Edition (BS 7671).
- Inspection and Testing qualification (2391).
- Experience working in engineering, R&D, or other complex technical environments.
- Additional certifications such as MEWP, PASMA, PAT, or similar.
- Professional registration (e.g. EngTech) or working towards it.
- Experience in industrial environments involving control systems.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
