Health Physics Surveyor - Aldermaston

NSG Environmental; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear industry service provider is seeking a skilled individual for radiological assessments. You'll ensure compliance with regulations and assist in radiological tasks. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 2 Radiation Protection and have proven health physics experience. The role offers 37.5 hours per week, with competitive overtime and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience of health physics surveillance.
• Understands radiological issues, shielding and protocols for safe working.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations inc: COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR.

Responsibilities

• Carry out radiological surveys and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.
• Prepare and maintain necessary records and documentation.

Skills

Competent user of MS Office

Able to organise and prioritise own work

Carry out simple arithmetic calculations

Utilisation of technical or scientific data

Education

NVQ Level 2 Radiation Protection or City & Guilds – Radiation Safety Practices

ONC / HNC or equivalent in relevant discipline

Membership of appropriate technical / professional body

Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent

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 perform activities and carry out assessments on tasks, equipment or environments, which have radiological impact.

To ensure compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and as instructed by the Radiation Protection Supervisor [RPS]

Key Objectives

Monitoring & Recording

• Carry out tasks as required for specific projects including:
  • Radiological surveys and analyses
  • Routine Health Physics tasks including:
    • Response checks of instrumentation
    • Monitoring of personnel and areas
    • Designated area access / egress control
    • Air sampling
    • PPE / RPE inspection
    • Possible use of specialised RPE, i.e. PBASO (pressurised breathing air suit operative)
  • Working party compliance with radiological controls:
    • Clearance monitoring
    • Decontamination of areas, items and personnel
  • Prepare and maintain all necessary records, and associated documentation
  • Assist project engineers as necessary with work/test instructions and studies
  • Report progress and results to the RPS /Supervisor / Site Manager

Technical and Commercial Liaison

• Liaise with internal colleagues as necessary in order to contribute to the development of business by internal referral and communication of appropriate information and intelligence
• Interface with client representatives as appropriate to complement the technical integrity and competence of the Company, and/or to provide an informed source or referral

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Radiation Protection or City & Guilds – Radiation Safety Practices
• ONC / HNC or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Membership of appropriate technical / professional body
• Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience of health physics surveillance
• Understands radiological issues, radioactive shielding and barrier theories and protocols for safe working
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations inc: COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR
• Compliance with Radiological Protection/IRR 99

Skills & Abilities

• Competent user of MS Office
• Able to organise and prioritise own work
• Carry out simple arithmetic calculations
• Utilisation of technical or scientific data

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 Employ