Radiation Protection Technician – Site & Source Store

Nuclear Inst; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Inst is seeking a Radiological Protection Technician to join an on-site team at a major energy sector project in Somerset, Bridgwater. The role focuses on radiation protection, barrier control, and source store management, including monitoring during radiography tasks and liaising with contractors.

The position requires working mainly evenings, nights and weekends, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance with IRR17, and accurate record-keeping. 3+ years in the field preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as Radiation Protection Technician/Health Physics Monitor.
• Working knowledge of IRR17 as it applies to this role.
• Competent IT user with basic software skills.
• Ability to work in a project team, with flexibility and resilience under pressure.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Accompany radiography teams to ensure barrier standards and equipment readiness.
• Perform radiation monitoring at barriers during exposures.
• Confirm work is complete and sources are returned before handover.
• Use Permit to Work system to control tasks.
• Manage radiography source store inventory and logging.

Skills

Radiation Protection

Health Physics

IRR17 knowledge

IT literacy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 Radiological Protection / Health Physics Monitoring

Tools

Dosimetry equipment

Job description

Nuclear Inst is seeking a Radiological Protection Technician to join an on-site team at a major energy sector project in Somerset, Bridgwater. The role focuses on radiation protection, barrier control, and source store management, including monitoring during radiography tasks and liaising with contractors.

The position requires working mainly evenings, nights and weekends, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance with IRR17, and accurate record-keeping. 3+ years in the field preferred.