Decommissioning Operative

AWE plc; Chilton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE plc is seeking Decommissioning Operatives for a project at Harwell, with a potential move to AWE Aldermaston after six months. You will assist in decontamination and decommissioning of plant, equipment and facilities, ensuring safety and site procedures are followed.

Key tasks include decontaminating and dismantling equipment, conducting checks, handling waste, and maintaining work areas in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS card required.
• NVQ, CPCS or NPORS qualification relevant to decommissioning work.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminating plant, equipment and facilities.
• Dismantling and size-reducing plant and equipment.
• Carrying out plant checks, routine maintenance and general housekeeping.
• Controlling, minimising and processing radioactive waste in line with client requirements.
• Preparing work areas, materials and equipment.
• Operating process plant and materials-handling equipment to support site activities.

Education

CSCS card

NVQ / CPCS / NPORS qualification

Job description

We are currently looking for Decommissioning Operatives to support a project at Harwell, with the opportunity to move onto a long-term project at AWE Aldermaston after the initial six months.

You will support the decontamination and decommissioning of plant, equipment and facilities, helping ensure work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Decontaminating plant, equipment and facilities.
• Dismantling and size-reducing plant and equipment.
• Carrying out plant checks, routine maintenance and general housekeeping.
• Controlling, minimising and processing radioactive waste in line with client requirements.
• Preparing work areas, materials and equipment.
• Operating process plant and materials-handling equipment to support site activities.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Relevant NVQ, CPCS or NPORS qualification.
• Willingness to undergo client BPSS checks and progress to SC clearance for the AWE placement.
• A strong commitment to health and safety and following site procedures.