Graduate Nuclear Services Trainee: Health Physics & Waste

AWE plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

270 hours annual leave

9-day working fortnight

Salary-sacrifice benefit scheme

Welcome payment

Employee discounts

Assistance programme

Job summary

AWE plc in Reading invites graduates to join Nuclear Services to support Health Physics, waste and operational services across our site. You will gain hands-on experience while learning how regulations and safety practices are applied in real-world settings.

The role offers a structured career path, a starting salary of £31,000, a generous benefits package, leave, and opportunities to progress toward security-cleared work with DV clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in a science- or environment-based degree.
• British National and eligible for DV security clearance.
• Willing to obtain DV clearance and meet occupational health requirements.
• Interest in waste management and radiation protection.

Responsibilities

• Support projects to improve radioactive, controlled and hazardous waste management.
• Assist with training programmes and awareness campaigns.
• Review and update waste-management and health safety documentation.
• Support inspections and continual improvement in health, safety and environment.
• Work alongside teams delivering Health Physics, waste processing and emergency response.

Skills

Communicative

Detail oriented

Customer focused

Organised

Numerate

Education

2:2 in science- or environment-based degree

Job description

AWE plc in Reading invites graduates to join Nuclear Services to support Health Physics, waste and operational services across our site. You will gain hands-on experience while learning how regulations and safety practices are applied in real-world settings.

The role offers a structured career path, a starting salary of £31,000, a generous benefits package, leave, and opportunities to progress toward security-cleared work with DV clearance requirements.