Decommissioning Operations Technician - Safe, Hands-On Role

Nuclear Restoration Services; Thurso; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave + bank holiday

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Healthcare options

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services invites an Operator to support the safe decommissioning of the Dounreay site as part of a dedicated team. You will perform a range of operational activities that help maintain safety, support site operations and progress decommissioning work.

You will undertake routine maintenance, monitoring and site checks, assist with plant improvements and repairs, and work in radiological areas with shift flexibility while upholding high safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be safety-conscious and reliable with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain high safety and compliance standards.
• Willingness to work in controlled radiological areas and to undertake shift work when required.
• Experience in operational, industrial, engineering or manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine plant, fire and emergency checks and assist in resolving issues.
• Prepare radiological areas and controlled work zones as necessary.
• Operate in alpha or beta-gamma radiological work areas including decommissioning activities.
• Minimise and package radioactive materials following procedures.
• Carry out routine and non-routine operational tasks including plant improvements and repairs.
• Provide coverage for shift operations as demand requires.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Hands-on

Procedural compliance

Adaptability

Job description

Nuclear Restoration Services invites an Operator to support the safe decommissioning of the Dounreay site as part of a dedicated team. You will perform a range of operational activities that help maintain safety, support site operations and progress decommissioning work.

You will undertake routine maintenance, monitoring and site checks, assist with plant improvements and repairs, and work in radiological areas with shift flexibility while upholding high safety and compliance standards.