Senior Electrical Technician 3-YR Fixed Term

Diamond Light Source

Full time / Fixed term Didcot, England Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Posted:

January 23, 2026

Location:

Didcot, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Technician to assist the Senior Electrical Project Engineer in carrying out project upgrades and operations activities related to the accelerator systems of the Diamond facility on a 3-year fixed term contract. 
The main duties will include:
Line management of technicians.

Testing and maintenance of control and instrumentation systems for Injection, RF, diagnostics and vacuum systems. 

Safety inspections on electrical systems.

Management of design, manufacture installation and testing of new front ends, insertion devices and upgrades to existing systems. 

Analysis of failure records, planning of repairs / upgrades during shutdown periods. 

Procuring materials and equipment for workshop activities. 

Supervision of Apprentices.
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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time / Fixed term

Location: Didcot, United Kingdom

Posted: January 23, 2026

Deadline: March 04, 2026