Nuclear Services Graduate: Health Physics & Waste Ops

AWE; Brimpton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 270 hours

9-day fortnight

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

AWE invites graduates to join the Evolve Graduate Programme in the Nuclear Services division. The two-year, on-site programme starts September 2027 and offers hands-on experience in waste management, Health Physics and environmental protection.

Applicants should have at least a 2:2 in a science or environment-based degree, and be eligible for DV security clearance. The role is based at AWE sites in the Reading area, Berkshire.

Qualifications

• Proactive and solution‑driven approach to work.
• Strong communication in writing and speaking.
• Attention to accurate records and data.

Responsibilities

• Support waste management, radiation protection and environmental tasks.
• Assist training delivery and awareness campaigns.
• Review and update health, safety and environmental documentation.
• Support inspections and continual improvement activities.
• Collaborate with teams on Health Physics and emergency response.

Skills

Proactive

Communicative

Detail focused

Customer focused

Organised

Numerate

Education

2:2 degree in science or environment-based field

Job description

AWE invites graduates to join the Evolve Graduate Programme in the Nuclear Services division. The two-year, on-site programme starts September 2027 and offers hands-on experience in waste management, Health Physics and environmental protection.

Applicants should have at least a 2:2 in a science or environment-based degree, and be eligible for DV security clearance. The role is based at AWE sites in the Reading area, Berkshire.