Dangerous Goods Operations Specialist (Onsite)

awepeople; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 270 hours

Pension scheme

Professional career development

Employee health services

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Job summary

AWE is recruiting a Dangerous Goods Specialist to plan and authorise dangerous goods operations at Aldermaston, Reading. You will provide dangerous goods advice, oversee consignments (including Class 7), and ensure compliant marking and labelling of packages.

The role requires strong organisational skills, numerical aptitude, and the ability to work under pressure; training is provided for DGSA and hazardous materials. This is an onsite role with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous materials is an advantage, training provided.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment with attention to safety.
• Willingness to learn and develop in dangerous goods operations.

Responsibilities

• Support Dangerous Goods Operations to plan and authorise moves.
• Provide dangerous goods advice and ensure compliant consignments.
• Marking and labelling of packages to regulatory standards.
• Approve dangerous goods moves and participate in training material delivery.
• Attend meetings and forecast demand for shipments.
• Develop and maintain dangerous goods documentation.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

DGSA qualification (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AWE is recruiting a Dangerous Goods Specialist to plan and authorise dangerous goods operations at Aldermaston, Reading. You will provide dangerous goods advice, oversee consignments (including Class 7), and ensure compliant marking and labelling of packages.

The role requires strong organisational skills, numerical aptitude, and the ability to work under pressure; training is provided for DGSA and hazardous materials. This is an onsite role with opportunities for development.