Industrial Safety Advisor - Trawsfynydd

Nuclear Restoration Services; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear decommissioning company in the UK is seeking a Safety Advisor to provide expert safety advice and manage safety standards at a decommissioning site in Wales. The role offers a four-day working week and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working and participation in a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

Annual leave of 25 days, plus Public Holidays

Participation in Company Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience at a nuclear site or high hazard industry.
• Detailed knowledge of UK safety legislation.
• Membership in a relevant professional institute.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert conventional safety advice.
• Develop and maintain compliance arrangements.
• Monitor safety standards and improve practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety management

Risk assessment

Education

NQF level 6 or equivalent

Diploma in relevant specialism (NEBOSH)

Job description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean‑up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission – to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry‑leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

We understand and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. This approach has enabled us to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated – visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?

About The Role

Trawsfynydd Site is a twin reactor decommissioning site located in the Eryri National Park, Wales. The site has been selected as an NRS lead and learn site for a rolling programme of decommissioning, and to date key successes include bulk asbestos removal, and storage of all solid intermediate level waste, resins and liquid in an interim storage facility.

Decommissioning such a facility requires us to constantly innovate and evolve to meet a multitude of varied challenges.

We are looking for someone to provide expert level conventional safety advice, who’s willing to challenge inappropriate conditions or behaviours and contribute significantly to a positive safety culture – to help ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.

Applicants should be confident communicators, capable of interpreting many sources of information as a basis for forming compelling advice and investigating, writing and presenting reports – developing SMART actions based on any findings.

Please note the contractual hours for this role are 07.25 – 17.00 Monday – Thursday, perfect for someone looking for a four‑day working week.

Key Deliverables

• Develop and maintain arrangements for compliance with industrial safety, statutory and Company requirements.
• Review and maintain risk assessment arrangements and standards as required.
• Monitor adequacy of site arrangements through audit, inspection and the investigation of events.
• Drive the implementation of industrial safety arrangements across the site.
• Develop, implement and maintain Site Fire Risk Assessments as appropriate.
• Monitor performance and take action to maintain conventional safety standards and improvements.
• Identify good practices and promote / deliver these on site.
• Provide expert‑level advice, support and guidance on conventional safety issues throughout the Site and effective development of conventional safety training programmes or campaigns.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to NQF level 6 (or equivalent in a post related subject).
• Diploma or equivalent in a relevant specialism (e.g. NEBOSH).
• Relevant experience in a related role.
• Experience at a nuclear site or another high hazard industry.
• Detailed knowledge of UK safety legislation.
• Member of a relevant professional institute.

Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled "Spot Point v Grade alignment" available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24‑hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS).

Additional Information

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi‑site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We have the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.