Production Operative

Magnox (NRS); Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Production Technicians to support the decommissioning of Hinkley Point A. This role involves operating various plant items, conducting radiological monitoring, and adhering to strict safety protocols. You will work in a dynamic environment, contributing to continuous safety improvements while being part of a structured training program. Ideal candidates will possess a technical qualification and experience in plant operations, along with a commitment to teamwork and safety. Join this vital mission and make a meaningful impact in a highly regulated setting.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Comprehensive training programme

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operations or maintenance in a regulated environment.
• Technical qualification or relevant experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant items as instructed by Team Leader.
• Conduct radiological monitoring surveys and ensure safety compliance.
• Engage with technical teams to solve operational problems.

Skills

Plant Operations

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Technical Problem Solving

Education

City and Guilds

BTEC

NVQ (NQF Level 2)

Job description

Hear from the Hiring Manager

“Hinkley Point A site is progressing with our mission of safely decommissioning the site to make it available for alternative land use, as such we are recruiting Production Technicians to support this important work.

We are seeking people who will conduct their work safely, who are team-players and willing to learn new skills. Please note this role does require daily use of Personal Protective Equipment, including full face, powered respirators."

Please note this role is based at Hinkley Point A and the working pattern is staggered 12-hour days covering 3 days per week (Monday to Wednesday and Wednesday to Friday) from 06:20 to 18:40. The successful candidate will be expected to be on call to attend site out-of-hours in response to operational alarms and site events a minimum of 1 week in 6.

Other information

• Starting salary £32,878 - salary upon completion of training £36,790 (anticipated timeframe of 36 months).
• Staggered working pattern covering 12 hours per day, three days per week (37 hour working week).
• Free onsite parking.
• You’ll be provided with a comprehensive, structured training programme.

Key Deliverables

• Operate a variety of plant items across the entire site as instructed by the Team Leader and Control Person, in accordance with approved operating instructions.
• Provide reassurance radiological monitoring surveys.
• Adhere to safe systems of work and actively contribute to, and champion, continuous safety improvements within your work areas.
• Use your skills and experience to be an effective team member of a delivery focussed programme.
• Support colleague’s learning and development through knowledge sharing, task instruction and familiarisation training.
• Actively engage with technical teams to solve routine operational problems to improve safety and enhance delivery.
• As part of the site’s contingency arrangements, you will be required to be authorised as a Responder and Nuclear Occupational First Aider.
• The role includes being on-call for a minimum of on week in six to attend site out-of-hours to respond to operational alarms and emergency events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in plant operations or maintenance activities in a highly regulated working environment (desirable).
• Appropriate technical qualification e.g., City and Guilds, BTEC, NVQ (NQF Level 2)or relevant experience(essential).
• Experience of working in an industrial environment (essential).
• Knowledge of radiological matters and nuclear safety standards, including working within hazardous radiation and contamination areas (C2/3/4) (desirable).
• Demonstrable experience in a production operations role (desirable). #INDOR