Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician

Job Title: Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician, at our Whetstone site.

The role

As an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician, you’ll carry out detailed testing, fault‑finding and repair of analogue electronic systems that support critical defence and nuclear operations. Your work will ensure that equipment is tested, verified and documented to exacting standards before it is relied upon in operational environments.

Day-to-day, you’ll apply your testing expertise using specialist equipment, collaborate with engineering colleagues to identify root causes, and produce clear technical records that demonstrate compliance. In return, you’ll build specialist diagnostic capability, gain experience in a highly regulated environment, and develop a long‑term career within nuclear and defence engineering.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Whetstone, Leicester.

Essential experience of the Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician - Test Bias

Qualifications for the Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician - Test Bias

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (

What we offer

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