Waste Services Technician

TN United Kingdom; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Waste Services Technician to enhance fusion energy efforts. In this pivotal role, you will supervise operational teams, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. Your responsibilities will include creating risk assessments and work instructions while promoting a culture of safety and inclusion. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a collaborative environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of energy. Join a team that values diversity and strives for excellence in every project.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams with attention to detail.
• Good understanding of safety management principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations within Waste Services Group Facilities.
• Communicate effectively with operators and conduct pre-work briefings.
• Produce written Safe Systems of Work in line with UK legislation.

Skills

Team supervision

Safety management principles

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proactive attitude

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Nuclear Decommissioning

IOSH Managing Safely certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The salary for this role is £31,100. Onsite working is expected for 5 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Waste Services Technician, you will play a pivotal role in delivering packages of work across Waste Services Group Facilities and Projects, including supervising operational teams to ensure work is carried out safely and to standards.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Promote safety, health, and welfare of yourself and colleagues.
2. Champion UKAEA’s values, fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion.
3. Supervise operations within Waste Services Group Facilities, ensuring standards through monitoring and inspections.
4. Communicate effectively with operators, conduct pre-work briefings and training.
5. Produce written Safe Systems of Work (Risk Assessments, Work Instructions, Method Statements) in line with UK legislation and policies, and communicate them effectively.
6. Support recruitment and induction of Operatives.
7. Assist the Operational Team Leader with wider initiatives and activities.
8. Adhere to UKAEA’s best practices and quality standards.
9. Perform other reasonable tasks as requested by your manager.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience supervising teams of operatives with attention to detail.
• Good understanding of safety management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
• Proactive attitude and self-motivation.

Desirable:

• Level 2 NVQ in Nuclear Decommissioning or similar.
• Registered Beryllium and Non-Classified Radiation Worker.
• IOSH Managing Safely certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in a regulated industry.
• Experience maintaining RPE.
• Experience in training delivery.

Additional Information

Full benefits details are available at https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from under-represented groups, including women in STEM, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and neurodiverse individuals. Our leadership actively promotes inclusion and diversity, and we strive to remove barriers to success.

Note: Vacancies are typically advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if filled. For international applicants, please review information on criminal record checks at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants. If your country isn't listed, we may not be able to process your application.