Level 2 NRS Apprenticeship - Health Physics Monitor 2025 - Dungeness

Energus Apprentices; England; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job description

Nuclear Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship (Level 2) - Nuclear Restoration Services Ltd

Location: Dungeness, Kent, TN29 9PP

Closing date: 25th of April

What is a Health Physics Monitor?

A health physics monitor ensures people, plant and the environment are kept safe from the effects of radiation and potential contamination. It's a specialist, hands on and in demand role. You will be trained to use technical instruments to take readings of surface and airborne contamination levels and radiation dose rates, recording the readings detected and responding accordingly.

Work Pattern

Monday - Thursday, 07:25 - 17:00
37 hours over 4 days

Are you passionate about science, safety, and making a real-world impact? Do you want to be part of a cutting-edge team that ensures safe and efficient nuclear operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for YOU to jumpstart your career in Health Physics.

At Nuclear Restoration Services, we are committed to leading the way in nuclear safety, environmental protection, and remediation. We're looking for motivated and eager individuals to join our team, where you'll gain hands-on experience in one of the most vital sectors of the nuclear industry.

What You'll Do:

1. Learn the Ropes: Get hands-on experience working with our expert team in a real-world nuclear setting. You'll learn about radiation protection, contamination control, and safety protocols.
2. Work with Experts: Collaborate with seasoned health physicists who will mentor and guide you through every step of the process.
3. Be Hands On: You will be trained to use technical instruments, to take readings of surface and airborne contamination levels and radiation dose rates, recording the readings detected and responding accordingly.
4. Learn while you Earn: You will be following the Government approved Level 2 Nuclear Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship Standard. You will be spending a portion of your time studying at the MTC (Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre) in Oxford. You can also expect on the job training at your allocated NRS site and the kind of practical experience you can't get in a college based environment.

What We're Looking For:

1. Entry Requirements: Are you aged 18 or over (on the 4th August 2025)? Have you got 5 GCSE's, ranging from 9-3 (A*-D), including Maths and Science? If the answers are yes, get your application in!
2. Passion for Science & Safety: Whether you're a recent school leaver or a career changer, we want to hear from you!
3. Attention to Detail: We're looking for individuals who are careful, thorough, and meticulous in their work.
4. Team Player: You'll be working closely with our talented teams, so being able to collaborate and communicate effectively is key.
5. Strong Problem-Solving Skills: You'll be tackling real-world challenges - creative thinking and resourcefulness are essential.

Why Join Us?

1. Growth Opportunities: At NRS, your career can grow just as fast as you do. Many of our apprentices move into full-time roles after completing the programme!
2. Competitive Compensation: We offer a starting salary of £16,205 with opportunities for pay increases as you advance in your apprenticeship. We offer lots of other benefits, such as: 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays and option to buy and sell leave once a year), automatic membership to our company pension scheme, a percentage of our company bonus scheme after year 1, 24/7 wellbeing services and early careers support throughout.
3. Cutting-Edge Industry: Work in the exciting world of Nuclear Decommissioning, where your contributions make a direct impact on public safety and environmental health.
4. Supportive Learning Environment: We provide comprehensive training and mentorship, helping you to grow into a skilled health physics professional.

Additional Requirements:

All NRS employees must be security cleared prior to employment. In some cases, your course provider may not be close to your site, therefore travel and residential costs will be funded by NRS when you are at college. You need to live within commuting distance to the site where the role is based.

Nuclear Restoration Services is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Energus is a member of the disability confident scheme. When requested we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and we guarantee to interview all candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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