Radiation Safety Technician — Flexible Hours

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; Híbrido; GBP 39.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

£43,702 base salary

Up to 7% corporate performance bonus

Final salary pension scheme with 21.5%

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Site closure over Christmas

Flexible working options

Descripción de la vacante

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks a Health Physics Technician to deliver radiological protection and hygiene services across its facilities. You will advise engineers and project teams, inspect radiological areas and help ensure compliance with IRR17 and related legislation.

The role is hands-on with significant responsibility, offering autonomy and opportunities to contribute to safety culture in a high‑hazard environment. Immediate joining may be possible.

Formación

• Formal qualification in radiation safety (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience applying IRR17.
• Experience in occupational hygiene monitoring.
• Experience with beryllium.
• Strong ability to communicate technical information.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver routine radiological, airborne contamination and occupational hygiene monitoring.
• Provide operational Health Physics advice to engineers, technicians and Officers.
• Supervise high‑risk activities to keep exposures ALARP.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies with monitoring and advisory support.
• Manage safe handling and disposal of radioactive and Be‑contaminated waste.
• Conduct audits and inspections of radiological work areas.
• Monitor environmental discharges and sample analyses for regulatory permits.
• Prepare and process monitoring samples and reports.
• Participate in Health Physics on‑call rota.
• Support wider Health Physics activities and projects.

Conocimientos

Radiation protection

IRR17 compliance

Occupational hygiene

Beryllium handling

Radiological monitoring

Contamination control

Hazard management

Independent working

Communication skills

Educación

Radiation safety qualification

IRR17 knowledge

Descripción del empleo

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks a Health Physics Technician to deliver radiological protection and hygiene services across its facilities. You will advise engineers and project teams, inspect radiological areas and help ensure compliance with IRR17 and related legislation.

The role is hands-on with significant responsibility, offering autonomy and opportunities to contribute to safety culture in a high‑hazard environment. Immediate joining may be possible.