Nuclear Waste Services Technician - Onsite Safety Lead

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Final salary pension

Annual leave

Site closures

Flexible working

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Waste Services Technician to supervise waste operations across facilities and ensure safety and quality standards in a highly regulated environment supporting fusion energy.

You will lead pre-work inspections, brief teams, and develop Safe Systems of Work while promoting safe practices and coordinating with the Waste Services Group initiatives on site. This role requires regular onsite presence and contributes to the future of fusion research.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of contamination control processes.
• Experience working in a radioactive environment.
• Experience supervising operatives and allocating tasks.
• Understanding of safety management principles and UK legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Ability to wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).

Responsibilities

• Supervise waste services operations across facilities and projects, maintaining safety and operational standards.
• Monitor and complete pre-work, start-up, shutdown and post-work inspections of plant and facilities.
• Brief Operators on assigned tasks and provide training in local work procedures.
• Produce Safe Systems of Work, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Communicate Safe Systems of Work to contracted Operators before work starts.
• Support recruitment and induction of contracted Operatives.
• Support the Operational Team Leader with Waste Services Group initiatives across site.
• Apply UKAEA best practice and quality standards across the team.
• Carry out assigned work per UKAEA policies and procedures.
• Promote safe working practices and health, safety and welfare of colleagues.

Skills

Supervising teams

Safety management

Contamination control

Radiological environment experience

Microsoft Office

RPE use

Task allocation

Education

Level 2 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Waste Services Technician to supervise waste operations across facilities and ensure safety and quality standards in a highly regulated environment supporting fusion energy.

You will lead pre-work inspections, brief teams, and develop Safe Systems of Work while promoting safe practices and coordinating with the Waste Services Group initiatives on site. This role requires regular onsite presence and contributes to the future of fusion research.