Mechanical shift operations technician in france

EURES Agenzia Piemonte Lavoro is seeking a mechanical shift operations technitian for Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons in Grenoble, France. Every year, the centre hosts over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research. Their Reactor Division, whose role is to produce the neutrons needed to supply the scientific instruments, is responsible for operating all the technical installations associated with the reactor. 

Your main duties will be to: 

• operate the reactor installations (preparation of miscellaneous hydraulic, electrical and fluid circuits) 
• monitor the reactor, shut down reactor installations in safe mode and perform minor repairs 
• prepare and conduct periodic tests and pre-startup tests 
• draft operating procedures and instructions 
• design and implement modifications to improve operating conditions. 

You will work round-the-clock shifts on a rota basis (2 x 12 hours). 

SKILLS: 

• You have a Level 4/5 qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND, foundation degree or equivalent) in a relevant field such as industrial engineering, process engineering, mechanical maintenance, or thermal or electrical engineering, and at least three years’ practical experience in an industrial setting. 
• Experience of reactor operations in a nuclear environment would be an asset. 
• You are a meticulous and well-organised self-starter with good writing skills. 
• You are an excellent team player but are also able to work autonomously. You have a strong service-oriented attitude and are able to take initiative while complying with regulatory requirements. 

PLACE OF WORK: Grenoble, France 

WORK CONDITIONS: 

• Permanent position 
• Work round-the-clock shifts on a rota basis (2 x 12 hours) 
• Salary: from €23k to €55k, depending on experience 
• Possibility of home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive 
• Generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus.  
• Language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. 
• If you are interested in this position, apply directly via the careers website: https://www.ill.eu/careers, ref. 25/47, before 14/09/2025.  

• Italia: Provincia di Torino
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