Technician (Mechanical Fitter) Job at Bedford Full Time NEW

Job Description Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services. With 20,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%) In the UK we are currently over 500 strong, and we have plans for continued growth over the coming years. The delivery of effective external and internal marketing and communications will be essential to achieving these goals. The Mechanical Technician will provide operational support to all current and future project activity within the Cranfield Lab and workshop facilities. This will include but not exclusively cover build, commission, maintain and operate all test rigs and facilities to meet the customers expectations and using current methods and best practice. Liaising with engineering and project management team to take design drawings and details and build measurement systems, this would typically be in extreme pressure, flow or heat conditions. You will be required to: Assemble and install mechanical components, machinery, and equipment in accordance with technical drawing, piping and instrumentation diagram and technical specifications Operate the various test rigs and fixtures to perform validation and verification tests on customers assemblies Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on test rigs, machinery and specialized systems Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues, identifying and replacing faulty parts Collaborate with other team members and stake holders to ensure efficient and right first time delivery of systems Health and Safety is paramount, and all activities will be undertaken with safety as the driving focus Maintain accurate records of maintenance and calibration activities Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery, equipment and test rigs to ensure optimal operation Troubleshoot mechanical issues and diagnose problems in machinery and test fixtures Repair / replace worn or malfunctioning parts and equipment Read and interpret engineering drawing, documentation and technical manuals Collaborate with other technical teams to ensure the successful deliver of project outcomes Ensure all safety standards and regulations are maintained to create a safe working environment Create detailed documentation of all activities to ensure work is traceable and calibrated and project outcomes are reported back to the project stake holders Experience: Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar role Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills Proficiency in using hand and power tools Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Physical stamina and ability to work in various conditions (e.g., confined spaces, heights, etc.) Familiarity with working in ISO or similar procedure environment Enthusiastic and committed, willing to work within tight timescales Education: GCSEs in Maths and English BTEC Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance at NVQ Level 3 Experience within a manufacturing or service environment Benefits : ~25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days)~8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)~ Individual and family private health care ~ Dental insurance for individual ~ Cashplan – Level 2 cover ~ Life assurance (4x salary)~ Employee assistance programme (EAP)~ Income Protection ~ Professional Body Membership ~ Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)~ Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)~ Babbel – learn a new language ~ Generous Family leave, Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay