Nuclear Decommissioning Site Lead

Nuvia Uk; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

25 Days Annual Leave (increasing to 28

31 days after 10 years

Salary Sacrifice: EV/Tech/Cycle toWork

18 Weeks Maternity Pay

Unions partnership

Personal Development & Further Edu

Long Service & Recognition

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking a Working Site Supervisor (Chargehand) at Aldermaston with occasional travel to other sites. You will lead decommissioning teams to safely undertake plant operations and dismantling in line with approved documentation.

As a key part of our nuclear, defence and energy programmes, you will ensure compliance with safety procedures, manage resources, and support project delivery across UK sites with a flexible and proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in safety-critical environments
• Strong radiological awareness and screening
• Practical knowledge of PPE, RPE and monitoring systems
• Experience with lifting/slinging operations and temporary structures
• Ability to follow written procedures to minimise risk
• Effective communication within team and with Clients
• Excellent health, safety and environment awareness
• Willingness to train across a range of decommissioning duties
• Experience in industrial/project environments up to 1 year with physical fitness

Responsibilities

• Lead decommissioning teams on plant operations and dismantling
• Decontamination and supervision of site operatives
• Dismantle and size-reduce plant and equipment
• Care & maintenance of facilities and waste processing
• Prepare work areas, materials and equipment
• Operate process plant and materials handling equipment
• Ensure adherence to site safety procedures and policies

Skills

Leadership

Radiation safety

PPE & monitoring

Lifting & rigging

Written procedures

Team communication

Health & safety awareness

Training willingness

Industrial environment experience

Problem solving

Education

CSE/GCSE or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 (minimum or working towards)

SSSTS

CSCS card (construction sites)

CPCS or NPORS (plant/equipment)

IPAF and PASMA

Security clearance for Nuclear sites

Full UK driving license

Job description

NUVIA UK is seeking a Working Site Supervisor (Chargehand) at Aldermaston with occasional travel to other sites. You will lead decommissioning teams to safely undertake plant operations and dismantling in line with approved documentation.

As a key part of our nuclear, defence and energy programmes, you will ensure compliance with safety procedures, manage resources, and support project delivery across UK sites with a flexible and proactive approach.