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# Plant Support Engineer

- **Company:** First Recruitment Group
- **Location:** Cumbria, UK
- **Salary:** £93,600.0 - £124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Computer Literacy
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.firstrecruitmentgroup.com/job/15592/north%20west/plant-support-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong background in electrical maintenance, reliability, and safety
 * Experience working in highly regulated environments (ideally nuclear or similar)
 * Familiarity with:Site & Compliance Requirements:
 + Plant configuration control
 + Safety management procedures
 + Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
 + Strong people management and communication skills
 + Good level of technical literacy and reporting ability
*

 + Local to site or willing to be fully site-based
 + Security Clearance required
 + Hold P4 authorisation (minimum)
 * Experience with:
 + Site systems, models, and IT platforms
 + Building and plant access permissions
 + Unescorted access capability
 * Additional (Preferred):
 + Previous experience at Sellafield
 + Strong knowledge of site-specific systems and procedures
 + Experience in maintenance-led plant environments

## Description

Join a high-impact nuclear site delivering critical plant reliability and safety improvements
Our Client has a requirement for a Plant Support Engineer - Electrical, who will be required to work on a contract (Inside IR35) basis in Cumbria.

Role Purpose:

 * Support engineering and maintenance teams on a major nuclear site
 * Deliver improvements in plant reliability, performance, and safety
 * Ensure electrical systems operate efficiently within a highly regulated environment

Job Role Responsibilities:

 * Support engineering and maintenance teams in delivering plant reliability and performance improvements
 * Develop and implement electrical maintenance strategies
 * Ensure compliance with site safety standards and procedures
 * Manage and maintain plant configuration control
 * Work within established site processes and procedures (SLMS)
 * Identify and deliver plant reliability solutions
 * Provide technical input into maintenance and operational activities
 * Communicate effectively across engineering and operational teams
 * Maintain high standards in documentation, reporting, and technical records


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