Radiation Safety Barrier Person

Applus+ UK; Bridgwater; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Applus+ UK invites applications for a Radiation Safety Barrier Person supporting industrial radiography operations at Hinkley Point C. The role focuses on maintaining exclusion zones, preventing unauthorised access, and ensuring compliance with radiation safety procedures.

The position requires shift work, including nights and weekends, with a commutable distance to HPC. Applicants should have experience in industrial radiography or NDT, a solid understanding of radiation safety principles, and

Competenze

• Experience in industrial radiography or NDT operations.
• Solid understanding of radiation safety principles.
• Experience on nuclear, petrochemical, construction or high-hazard sites.
• Physically capable of standing/walking for long periods.
• Willingness to work shifts, nights and weekends where required.

Mansioni

• Establish and maintain barriers around the radiography area.
• Prevent unauthorised entry during exposure.
• Remain at barrier during exposure periods.
• Monitor access points and control measures for safety.
• Report any breaches or unsafe conditions to radiography staff.
• Follow instructions from Radiographer/Radiation Protection Supervisor.
• Maintain clear communication with radiography team.

Conoscenze

Radiation safety

Industrial radiography

Safety awareness

Instruction following

Vigilance

Formazione

Radiation safety training

Descrizione del lavoro

PLEASE READ: THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION UNTIL 18TH DEC:

WORKING DAYS: Thursday to Sunday 4PM - 2AM (10 hour shifts - possible 12)

Must live within a commutable distance of HPC, accommodation not provided.

About Applus+

Applus+ is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, supporting critical industries including energy, nuclear, infrastructure and construction. With a strong commitment to safety, quality and innovation, we help our clients deliver projects safely and efficiently across the world.

About the Role

We are looking for a Radiation Safety Barrier Person to support industrial radiography operations at Hinkley Point C. This safety-critical role is responsible for maintaining controlled exclusion zones during radiography activities, preventing unauthorised access, and ensuring compliance with radiation safety procedures and site requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain physical barriers around the radiography-controlled area.
• Prevent unauthorised persons from entering the exclusion/controlled area during radiography.
• Remain at the designated barrier/entry point throughout the exposure period.
• Maintain constant awareness of personnel and activities around the controlled area.
• Challenge and prevent any person attempting to enter the controlled area without authorisation.
• Maintain effective communication with the Radiographer and Radiography Supervisor.
• Follow instructions provided by the Radiographer/Radiation Protection Supervisor.
• Ensure warning signs, lights, barriers and other control measures remain correctly positioned and effective.
• Monitor access points and adjacent areas where there may be a risk of inadvertent entry.
• Immediately report any breach, attempted breach, unsafe condition or change in site conditions.
• Stop or prevent access if the radiography controls are compromised and immediately notify the responsible radiographer/supervisor.
• Maintain the integrity of the exclusion zone during exposure and until the area has been declared safe by the authorised radiography personnel.
• Comply with site rules, RAMS, local procedures and radiation protection arrangements.
• Attend required site inductions, radiation awareness training and competency assessments.
• Participate in toolbox talks and pre-job briefings.
• Maintain professional standards and demonstrate a strong safety culture at all times.
• Suitable experience working within an industrial/site environment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to remain vigilant for extended periods.
• Confident challenging personnel who attempt to enter a controlled area.
• Physically capable of standing/walking around the designated barrier area for the duration of the operation.
• Willingness to work shifts, nights, weekends and overtime where required.
• Completion of the company's required Radiography Barrier Man / Radiation Safety Awareness training and competency assessment.
• Previous experience supporting industrial radiography or NDT operations.
• Good understanding of basic radiation safety principles.
• Experience working on nuclear, petrochemical, construction or other high-hazard sites.
• Familiarity with radiography exclusion zones, warning systems and controlled-area arrangements.