Nuclear Operator in Dorchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

6% Contributory Pension

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a hands-on Site Operations Technician to support the daily running of our facility. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting and decommissioning tasks while ensuring safe site operations.

The role involves working in hazardous environments, handling radioactive and chemical waste, operating plant equipment, and performing general upkeep with occasional after-hours support to hit deadlines.

Qualifications

• Full, valid driving licence is required.
• Must be able to wear RPE and full PPE for classified work.
• Highly motivated, proactive and hands-on with strong work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and trustworthiness.
• FLT certification required; experience with gantry cranes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support operations in hazardous environments following strict safety protocols.
• Assist with radioactive and chemical waste processing and disposal packaging.
• Operate plant equipment for cementation, decontamination and chemical processes.
• Carry out general plant upkeep and housekeeping.
• Move materials using FLT, cranes and manual handling techniques.
• Occasional out-of-hours support to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Hands-on

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safety compliance

FLT certification

Crane operation

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Gantry cranes

Slinging

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Site Operations Technician to support the day-to-day running of our facility. You'll be involved in maintenance, troubleshooting, and decommissioning activities, 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 to BE ACCOUNTABLE, DRIVE RESULTS, EMBRACE CHANGE, and possess high levels of COLLABORATION!

What's in for you?

• Competitive Salary: £26,500 initially, increasing to up to £30,000 once fully SQEP (Suitably Qualified & Experienced Person)


• 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)

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