Electrician

Job Title
Electrician – Nuclear ProjectWe're looking for qualified Electricians to join a major long-term decommissioning project at Sellafield, Cumbria. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent, rewarding work on a 15‑year nuclear framework, offering competitive pay, structured bonus schemes and overtime availability.
 
Salary

NAECI Grade 5: £23.45 per hour
Overtime Rates:

OT1: £32.83/hour
OT2: £42.21/hour
Friday: First 4 hours OT1, remaining OT2
Saturday and Sunday: All hours OT2



 
Bonus Package:

£1.05/hr Individual Bonus (weekly)
£0.37/hr Sellafield Site‑Wide Bonus (weekly)
£0.30/hr Individual Contractor Workforce Bonus (every 4–5 weeks)
£0.35/hr Sellafield Site‑Wide Bonus (every 4–5 weeks)
£0.30/hr Retention Bonus (every 13 weeks)

 
Lodge Payment:

£53.39 per night (taxable) / £373.73 per week, for those working away from home

 
Location and Working Pattern

Site: Sellafield, Cumbria
4‑ or 5‑day working weeks depending on project requirements
Overtime regularly available
Long-term workload secured through a major 15‑year decommissioning framework

 
Client Overview
Our client is delivering one of the UK’s largest and most technically complex decommissioning programmes at Sellafield, focused on safety, innovation, and long-term project success. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established team supporting essential infrastructure and environmental progress.
Responsibilities

Carry out electrical installation works
Install and maintain cable containment systems
Perform cable pulling and termination tasks
Support maintenance and upgrade projects
Adhere strictly to nuclear and safety standards
Contribute to planned shutdowns and overtime work when required
Work collaboratively within site safety and quality procedures

 
Must‑have Requirements

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
Valid JIB Card with CSCS logo
18th Edition qualification
IOSH Working Safely or CCNSG Safety Passport

(NRL can support with obtaining IOSH if required)



 
Nice‑to‑have Skills

Previous Sellafield or other nuclear site experience
Familiarity with NAECI working practices
Experience working on large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects

 
Benefits

Long-term job security
Competitive NAECI pay structure
Structured multi-tier bonus system
Lodge payment for those travelling
Overtime earning potential
Immediate starts available

 
Apply Now
If you’re a qualified Electrician with the relevant certifications and are seeking long-term, stable work on a major Sellafield project, we want to hear from you.
Please submit:

Your updated CV
NVQ Level 3 certificate
JIB Card
18th Edition certificate
IOSH or CCNSG certificate
Two recent references
Valid photo ID

 
Send your details or get in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
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