Nuclear Operator

Nuclearinst; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

6% Contributory Pension

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Tradebe seeks a hands-on Site Operations Technician to support the day-to-day running of our facility in the UK. You’ll be involved in maintenance, troubleshooting, and decommissioning activities, ensuring safe and efficient site operations.

Responsibilities include handling hazardous environments, processing waste, operating plant equipment, and performing general upkeep. A full driving licence and FLT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have full, valid driving licence.
• Ability to wear RPE and full PPE for classified work.
• Motivated, proactive, hands-on with strong teamwork.
• FLT certification and experience with material handling gear.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot day-to-day site operations.
• Assist with hazardous waste processing and decommissioning activities.
• Operate plant equipment for cementation, size reduction, decontamination, and chemical processes.
• Carry out general plant upkeep and housekeeping.
• Move materials using FLT and cranes; may work at height.

Skills

Hands-on

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

FLT certification

Gantry cranes

Job description

Discover Tradebe

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing.In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

We are seeking a hands-onSite Operations Technicianto support the day-to-day running of our facility. You’ll be involved inmaintenance, troubleshooting, and decommissioningactivities, ensuring safe and efficient site operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support operations in hazardous environments while following strict safety protocols.
• Assist with radioactive and chemical waste processing, including preparation of waste packages for disposal.
• Operate plant equipment for cementation, super-compaction, size reduction, sorting, decontamination, and chemical processes.
• Perform general plant upkeep and housekeeping duties.
• Move materials using FLT, cranes, and manual handling techniques.
• Carry out tasks that may include working at height.
• Provide occasional out-of-hours support to meet project deadlines.

Do you have what it takes?

• A full, valid driving licence
• Able to wear RPE and full PPE to enable classified work.
• A highly motivated, proactive individual with a strong hands-on approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated integrity, strong values, and a high level of trustworthiness
• FLT certification
• Experience operating gantry cranes and slinging (training available if required)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines

We expect you toBE ACCOUNTABLE,DRIVE RESULTS,EMBRACE CHANGE, and possess high levels ofCOLLABORATION!

What’s in for you?

• Competitive salary: Up to £26,500 initially, with progression once qualified
• 6% Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)

Tradebe is committed to guaranteeing selection processes based on merit and skills free of any bias based on age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality. We believe in equal opportunities, and we work for it.