Decommissioning Operative - Aldermaston

NSG Environmental; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear services provider in Aldermaston is looking for a Decommissioning Operative to join their team. This role involves carrying out decommissioning, decontamination, and waste management activities under the guidance of a Site Supervisor. Applicants must have DV Security Clearance and relevant education. The position offers extensive training and benefits including private healthcare and professional memberships.

Benefits

Life Assurance 3x Salary

Private Healthcare package

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have DV Security Level Clearance.
• Familiar with site work environments.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a decommissioning team under a Site Supervisor.
• Conduct decommissioning, decontamination, size reduction, and waste management activities.
• Maintain associated records and documentation.

Skills

Read and write messages

Interpret instructions

Maintain records

Work as a team member

Education

GCSE at ‘C’ grade or above in English, Maths and Science

Completion of further/higher education in a related field

Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace

Job description

Working for NSG

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

All applicants must have DV Security Level Clearance. Please only apply if you are eligible to obtain DV clearance and are happy to go through the process.

The Role

To work as part of a decommissioning team under the direction of a Site Supervisor to deliver projects which will involve decommissioning, decontamination, size reduction and waste management activities.

Key Objectives

Study and Training

• Review skill levels and update them as necessary to competently carry out the tasks required of a Decommissioning Operative. This will include:
• Basic Health and Safety Training
• Introduction to Radiation Protection / Safety Practices
• Additional training requirements specific to a particular role or site.

Project delivery and Operational Support

• Carry out tasks as required for specific decommissioning projects, including:
• Plant and equipment size reduction
• Plant and equipment decontamination
• Building/room/floor decontamination
• Support to HP monitors during waste packaging and processing.
• Other work areas could involve plant operations, installation and support to commissioning.
• Complete and maintain as necessary all associated records and documentation.

Internal Communication and Liaison

• Contribute to the development of business by internal referral and communication of appropriate information and intelligence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE at ‘C’ grade or above in English, Maths and in Science or technical subject
• Completion of further/higher education in a related field
• Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent -Relevant training will be provided if required

Experience & Knowledge

• Familiar with site work environments

Skills & Abilities

• Able to read and write messages, interpret and carry instruction
• Maintain simple records and documents in a readable format
• Utilisation of technical or scientific data
• Able to work as a team member

Package - Staff only

Hours - 37.5 hours per week

Overtime – 37.5-60 hours per week – Time and half

Overtime – 60+ hours per week or Sundays – Double time

Life Assurance 3x Salary

Private Healthcare package

Pension – Company contributes 5% Individual contributes 4%

Discretionary bonus

187.5 hours per year holiday allowance

Professional memberships covered

Training and development opportunities available.

NSG Environmental are a Disability Confident Committed Employer