Environmental Safety Technician

EDF Energy; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy's Nuclear Operations division is seeking an Environmental Safety Technician at Heysham 1 Power Station. You will support radiation protection, environmental monitoring and radiological safety to help keep low-carbon electricity flowing safely to homes and businesses across the UK.

This full-time, site-based role requires you to live within ~25–30 miles of the station to participate in the Nuclear Emergency Scheme, with comprehensive training and progression through authorisation

Qualifications

• GCSEs, National Qualifications, or equivalent qualifications.
• A full valid UK driving licence would be advantageous.
• The ability to live within approximately 25 to 30 miles of Heysham 1 Power Station to support participation in the Nuclear Emergency Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Measuring levels of radiation and contamination, recording results and reporting findings as required.
• Supporting colleagues to work safely in areas affected by radiation and contamination.
• Setting up, calibrating and commissioning radiological measuring equipment while reporting defects as required.
• Collecting and processing active waste in line with station procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Carrying out environmental sampling, analysis, and monitoring activities to support effluent discharge authorisations.

Skills

Driving licence

Regulated environment

Radiological protection

Education

GCSEs / National Qualifications

Job description

About the Role

Ready to begin a career in the nuclear industry where you'll develop specialist skills, gain unique operational experience and play a vital role in keeping low-carbon electricity flowing safely to homes and businesses across the UK? At EDF Nuclear Operations, Success is Personal and we'll support you to build a rewarding career while helping keep our stations operating safely and effectively.

As an Environmental Safety Technician, you'll play a key role in radiation protection, environmental monitoring, and maintaining radiological safety standards at #Heysham 1 Power Station. Working within the Environmental Safety team, you'll contribute directly to the safe operation of the station while supporting EDF's journey towards An Electric Britain.

This is a full-time, site-based role at #Heysham 1 Power Station. You'll work closely with colleagues across the station, providing specialist environmental safety support and developing valuable technical expertise through comprehensive training and authorisation programmes.

Due to participation in the Nuclear Emergency Scheme, you'll be required to live within approximately 25 to 30 miles of the station.

What You'll Be Doing

• Measuring levels of radiation and contamination, recording results and reporting findings as required
• Supporting colleagues to work safely in areas affected by radiation and contamination
• Setting up, calibrating and commissioning radiological measuring equipment while reporting defects as required
• Collecting and processing active waste in line with station procedures and regulatory requirements
• Carrying out environmental sampling, analysis, and monitoring activities to support effluent discharge authorisations

Who You Are

We're looking for an Environmental Safety Technician who can work effectively in a regulated environment and maintain high standards of safety and compliance. Full training will be provided, giving you the opportunity to develop specialist radiological protection knowledge and skills. Do you offer...?

• GCSEs, National Qualifications, or equivalent qualifications
• A full valid UK driving licence would be advantageous
• The ability to live within approximately 25 to 30 miles of #Heysham 1 Power Station to support participation in the Nuclear Emergency Scheme

Experience in environmental safety, environmental monitoring, radiological protection, or a related discipline would be beneficial. Experience working within a regulated industry such as nuclear, utilities, manufacturing, defence, pharmaceuticals, or similar would also be advantageous.

The role will require you to safely undertake technician work, including climbing ladders, working at height, lifting and carrying equipment, and accessing plant and equipment in a range of working environments.

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

We are offering a starting salary of between £38,846 and £50,950, with terms and conditions covered by the EDF Nuclear Generation Company Agreement. The starting salary for the appointment will be dependent on your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Our Values: What You Can Expect When You Join Us

As you consider joining EDF Nuclear Operations, we want you to know what drives us. Our values are more than words, they shape how we work, how we grow, and how we support one another.

We move with agility, embracing change and responding quickly to new challenges and opportunities. This mindset keeps us innovative, adaptable, and ready to lead with proactive change.

We pursue excellence in everything we do. Whether it's delivering high-quality outcomes, collaborating across teams, or investing in personal development, we are committed to doing our best and helping others do the same.

We act with integrity, always choosing to do what's right. Trust, respect, and transparency are the foundation of our culture, and we hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards.

These values are not just what we believe, they're how we work. If they resonate with you, you'll thrive here.

Closing date for applications is 27th October, interviews will follow shortly after.