Nuclear Site Operative - Decontamination & Dismantling

NUKEM Ltd.; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Private Medical

Employee Share Scheme

Hybrid working

25 days leave

Job summary

NUVIA UK is hiring a Site Operative for Aldermaston with occasional travel to other sites. You will safely undertake plant operations, decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear facilities in line with approved documentation.

You will work on challenging, safety-critical projects across civil nuclear and defence sectors, contributing to national infrastructure while receiving development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Classified radiation worker
• Basic radiological awareness training
• Experience with radiological conditions & contamination assessments
• Knowledge of PPE, RPE and radiological monitoring systems
• Experience with lifting/slinging operations
• Experience with erection, operation and dismantling of temporary structures
• Good understanding of tooling and equipment and their safe application
• Ability to read procedures to minimise risks to persons, property and environment
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a team
• Excellent health, safety and environment awareness for industrial working
• Flexible attitude to undertake a wide range of duties including decommissioning tooling
• Up to 1 year’s experience in industrial/project environment
• Physical fitness and manual dexterity
• General engineering background
• Full UK driving license

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate plant, equipment and facilities
• Dismantle and size reduce plant and equipment
• Undertake plant checks and routine maintenance
• Control and minimise radioactive waste per client requirements
• Prepare work areas, materials and equipment
• Operate process plant and materials handling equipment in support of site activities

Skills

Radiation safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Driving license

Manual dexterity

Reading procedures

General engineering background

Education

NVQ Level 2

Tools

CSCS card

CPCS/NPORS

IPAF/PASMA training

Security clearance

Job description

NUVIA UK is hiring a Site Operative for Aldermaston with occasional travel to other sites. You will safely undertake plant operations, decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear facilities in line with approved documentation.

You will work on challenging, safety-critical projects across civil nuclear and defence sectors, contributing to national infrastructure while receiving development and a comprehensive benefits package.