Higher Activity Waste Operations Technician

About the role

Hear from the Hiring Manager:

“A key deliverable of the Chapelcross decommissioning mission is to safely and compliantly retrieve Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) in various forms and transfer to the Interim Storage Facility (ISF) for long term storage. We are at an exciting stage where we have commenced transferring ILW into the ISF, and there are a number of further ILW waste retrieval schemes in preparation. We currently have a vacancy for a Higher Active Waste (HAW) Technician who will work as part of a team of technicians and be responsible for the compliant and safe operation of the HAW plants to the requirements of procedures and safety rules.”

Key Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Carry out core operational duties within his/her own level of demonstrated competence.
• Carry out operational tasks within scope and competence and to assist with fault investigations.
• Become a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) on various plant items as required by the Site Licence.
• Carry out Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) and Radioactive Substances Act (RSA) surveys to approved and established procedures (Health Physics (HP) Monitor Level 5).
• Provide technical support to current and future project design and implementation.
• The post holder may be required to carry out identified roles as necessary, for example site security support.
• The post holder will be required to fulfil a role in the Site Emergency Scheme.
• The post holder may be required to be a classified worker as specified in the IRRs.
• As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to support delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence.
• Comply with the Health, Safety, Security, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments.
• Support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality on Site.
• Assist in the training and development of team members.
• Uphold Company values at all times by putting safety and environmental protection first; building trust by acting with integrity and respect for others; and ensuring that we promote and support innovation and efficiency to achieve successful delivery of the mission.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience of working in an industrial environment (essential).
• Appropriate technical qualification e.g., City and Guilds, BTEC, NVQ (NQF Level 2) or relevant experience (essential).
• Experienced in the competent use of industrial hand tools, operation of equipment (cranes, FLTs, MEWPs etc.), operation of industrial plant, plant and maintenance (desirable).

Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,500 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS).

Additional Information

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.