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Cavendish Nuclear

Electrical Test Engineer

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Cavendish Nuclear
Provides critical nuclear solutions across clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning internationally.
Test and commission electrical systems on Royal Navy submarines, ensuring safety and compliance.
13d ago
£40,000 - £52,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Helensburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Nuclear Engineering
Safety Services
Decommissioning
Project Management
Consulting
Design Engineering
Radiological Protection
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Clean Energy
Defence
Civil Decommissioning
Nuclear New Build
Radiological Protection
Environmental Monitoring
Engineering Consultancy
Safety Consultancy
Role
What you would be doing
fault diagnosis
safety compliance
commissioning
testing
documentation
team support
  • Diagnosing electrical faults and maintaining high safety and quality standards
  • Applying nuclear safety protocols and ensuring compliance with Clyde Safety Management Arrangements
  • Conducting commissioning, testing and calibration activities on submarine electrical systems
  • Producing technical documentation and test reports
  • Supporting the Senior Test Engineer to optimise team efficiency
What you bring
commissioning
electrical apprenticeship
hnc
fault-finding
interpersonal
engineering experience
  • Understanding of commissioning processes (desirable but not essential)
  • Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC
  • Strong electrical diagnostic and fault-finding skills
  • Effective interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
  • Proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent)
Benefits
  • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
  • ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
  • Employee shopping savings portal
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
  • Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
  • Employee share scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Payment of Professional Fees
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • must achieve and maintain security check (sc) clearance.
  • positions may be subject to national security clearance and trade control restrictions.
Company
Overview
40+ Years
Nuclear Heritage
Experience rooted in decades of nuclear expertise and legacy.
£1–1.8B Contracts
Nuclear Contracts
Delivers large-scale nuclear projects worldwide with significant financial backing.
13 Licence Sites
Licensed Nuclear Facilities
Operates and manages multiple UK nuclear sites under licence.
  • Evolved through amalgamations into a global nuclear specialist.
  • Delivers projects across the full nuclear lifecycle, including reactor build support and radioactive waste clean-up.
  • Operates in civil new builds, military Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and complex decommissioning.
  • Known for high-tech services such as plutonium facility characterisation and advanced modular reactor collaborations.
  • Expanding UK nuclear expertise globally with offices in Japan and the US.
  • Leads cutting-edge partnerships, including high-temperature gas-cooled reactor research.
Culture + Values
  • Creating a safe and secure world, together.
  • Dedicated to having a fair, honest and transparent way of working.
  • Uncompromising stance to anti‑bribery and corruption.
  • Commitment to prevent Modern Slavery.
  • Ensuring the security of all customer information.
  • High standard of employee and supplier conduct.
  • Utilising and supporting small and medium suppliers.
Environment + Sustainability
40% by 2024
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Aim to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2024 as part of the net-zero strategy.
40% Energy Use
Building Energy Efficiency
Targeting a 40% reduction in energy consumption in buildings to support sustainability goals.
50% Water Reduction
Mains Water Usage
Aiming to reduce mains water consumption by 50% to conserve resources.
60% Waste Reduction
Controlled Waste Management
Committed to reducing controlled waste by 60% and achieving zero waste to landfill.
100% Certified Packaging
Sustainable Materials
Ensuring all new packaging and stationary is FSC or PEFC certified to promote sustainable sourcing.
  • Aligned with Babcock International Group’s Plan Zero 40 carbon reduction plan (net zero by 2050 for UK operations).
  • Support nuclear as a key component of a net zero society, with involvement in SMRs, AMRs, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
  • Increase energy efficiency of manufacturing and lab sites.
  • Roll-out of electric vehicles and utilisation of water capture and storage.
  • Carbon management performance accredited by the Carbon Trust.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Identified as a Disability Confident employer with accessible workplace practices.
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