Services Site Engineer

Matchtech · Highland Council, Scotland

Services Site Engineer at Matchtech, based in Highland Council, Scotland, paying £45,000 per annum. This is a apprenticeship role.

Salary
£45,000 per annum
Location
Highland Council, Scotland
Contract
Apprenticeship
Posted
20 hours ago
Closes
12 Nov 2026
Sector
Site Manager

24% below the typical rate for site manager

Reference 609038

About the role


Our client, a leader in radiation safety, measurement, and science, is currently seeking a Services Site Engineer to join their team in Forss, near Dounreay on a permanant basis. This role is part of their Technologies Division and will be responsible for providing service support to the Dounreay site in Scotland. The position will involve travel to various sites within the UK and occasionally overseas, but will predominantly be based on the Dounreay site in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance and support of specialist and bespoke waste assay systems
  • Inspection, calibration, testing, and repair of nuclear-related monitoring and detection instrumentation
  • Field service, technical support, and troubleshooting to support customers
  • Liaison with customers' project teams to ensure smooth installation of equipment, including locations, cable routing, and integration into site systems

Job Requirements:

  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship and a minimum HNC in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience or qualification)
  • Knowledge of radiation measurement instruments and gamma spectroscopy (training provided if needed)
  • Familiarity with working on nuclear licensed sites such as Dounreay, Sellafield, EDF, or NRS (preferred)
  • Strong initiative, motivation, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work under pressure
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
  • Eligibility for UK security clearance (British or EU passport holder)
  • High level of English proficiency

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • Opportunity to develop within an international group working on high-profile projects
  • Ongoing career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment


If you are an experienced Services Site Engineer with a passion for the nuclear sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated team in Forss near Dounreay.

Reference: 609038 · Posted 20 hours ago · Closes 12 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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