Riggers 2027 Outages

2027 Nuclear Shutdowns – Register Your Interest Now!

We’re now looking to register interest from candidates for a number of nuclear shutdown projects taking place across three UK nuclear sites throughout 2027.

There is also the opportunity to move from one shutdown (TAR) to the next, potentially keeping you working across multiple sites throughout the year.

🔧 Vacancy

Riggers

📅 Shutdown Schedule

Hartlepool: 1 March – 4 June 2027

Heysham: 10 May – 27 August 2027

Torness: 16 August – 12 November 2027

📋 Working Arrangements & Rates

10.5 hours per day

12 days on / 2 days off

NAECI rates apply – Grade 5 trades and Grade 3 semi-skilled operatives

Lodge allowance payable

Security Clearance

CTC security clearance will be required before starting. Don't worry if you don't already hold clearance, as we will put candidates through the process ahead of their start date.

Interested in working on the 2027 shutdowns?

Get in touch to register your interest!

With three shutdowns running across the year, there may be opportunities to move from one TAR to another and work across multiple sites.

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