Health Physics Surveyor Trainee

Nda Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 13.5%

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Relocation assistance

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working

Healthcare options

Excellent training & development

Job summary

NRS Dounreay is recruiting Health Physics Surveyor Trainees to support the decommissioning programme and build radiological protection and safety skills through a structured 2-year training programme, including an NVQ in Radiological Protection.

Successful candidates join Site Services as Trainee Health Physics Surveyors, with assessment against Dounreay standards and a portfolio of evidence from training modules and certificates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 National 5s at grade C or equivalent, including English, Mathematics and one Science subject.
• Open, flexible approach to work and prepared to undergo training.
• The ability to communicate effectively with staff/contractors at all levels.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Need to be designated as a classified worker and 18+ on 1 January 2027 per Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.
• Post-specific physical capability assessment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake radiation and contamination surveying on and offsite per routine monitoring programme.
• Change air sample and duct filter papers and count filters to determine activity.
• Support site operations by monitoring radiological conditions and reporting results.
• Undertake surveying in areas with higher contamination wearing PPE/RPE.
• Review and support production of health physics documentation.
• Assist with familiarisation and training of health physics staff.
• Participate in emergency on-call arrangements.
• Perform responsibilities of local/management appointments relevant to post.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Classification as worker

Education

National 5s (English, Maths, Science)

Job description

NRS Dounreay are looking for a number of Health Physics Surveyor Trainees. As a Health Physics Surveyor Trainee, you will support Dounreay's decommissioning programme while developing skills in radiological protection and workplace safety. Through a structured 2-year training programme, including an NVQ in Radiological Protection, you will gain the knowledge and practical experience needed for a career in the nuclear industry.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Site Services for Trainee Health Physics Surveyors to support the ongoing decommissioning programme at Dounreay.

Successful candidates will join a structured two-year training programme, designed to develop the skills, knowledge and practical experience required for a career in radiological protection. The programme includes working towards an NVQ in Radiological Protection, alongside a range of site-specific training and development activities.

Throughout the programme, trainees will receive ongoing support, with progress regularly monitored and assessed against Dounreay standards. You will build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your learning and competence, supported by accredited certificates achieved through the completion of training modules.

Please note that anticipated start dates for this role will be March 2027.

Main responsibilities

• Undertake radiation and contamination surveying both on the Dounreay site and offsite in accordance with the defined routine monitoring programme
• Undertake the changing of air sample and duct sample filter papers, and undertake counting of the filters to determine the activity present
• Support site operations as they progress by monitoring the radiological conditions and reporting the results
• Undertake surveying operations in areas with enhanced levels of radioactive contamination wearing appropriate PPE/RPE
• Review and support the production of health physics documentation
• Assist with the familiarisation and training of health physics staff
• Be required to participate in emergency on-call arrangements
• Perform the responsibilities of local/management appointments relevant to post

Aptitudes and experience

• Minimum of 3 national 5’s at grade C or equivalent, including English, Mathematics and one Science subject
• Open, flexible approach to work and prepared to undergo training
• The ability to communicate effectively with staff/contractors at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Required to be designated as a classified worker and as such must be 18 years old or over on or before 1st January 2027 in accordance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017
• Post specific physical capability analysis assessment

The successful candidates will be required to undergo security clearance checks.

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

• Be part of a nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programme
• Work within a highly skilled and supportive team
• Contribute to achieving Zero Harm and environmental restoration goals
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression
• 13.5% employer pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave + bank holiday
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible working
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact [e-mail] at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.