Lead Radioactive Waste Chemist

Tradebe Environmental Services; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £55k

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Tradebe Environmental Services is seeking a Radioactives Chemist Team Lead to oversee safe, compliant handling of radioactive inputs at the Fawley site and drive revenue growth. Lead the processing from enquiry to disposal, ensuring professional service and strong customer focus.

The ideal candidate will be an RPS or working towards it, with strong experience in radiation protection, HP safety, and staff management.

Qualifications

• Qualified Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) or working towards.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word; SAP experience.
• Experience managing staff.
• Knowledge of H&S and environmental legislation and DGSA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of radioactive waste processing at the Fawley site.
• Manage customer enquiries and support the Radioactives Sales Team.
• Book radioactive waste in compliance with the radiological permit and conditions for acceptance.
• Coordinate transport documentation and labeling for incoming consignments.
• Ensure waste storage compliance.
• Develop burn plans with the Incinerator Shift Managers and maintain disposal records.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and safety at all times.

Skills

RPS qualification

MS Excel

Staff management

HSE compliance

DGSA knowledge

Radioactive waste

UK nuclear industry

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Tradebe Environmental Services is seeking a Radioactives Chemist Team Lead to oversee safe, compliant handling of radioactive inputs at the Fawley site and drive revenue growth. Lead the processing from enquiry to disposal, ensuring professional service and strong customer focus.

The ideal candidate will be an RPS or working towards it, with strong experience in radiation protection, HP safety, and staff management.