Radioactive Site Chemist

Grupo Tradebe; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Southampton is seeking a Radiation Protection Supervisor to manage the processes involving radioactive waste. This role requires a degree in a relevant scientific discipline and offers a competitive salary of up to £32,000, along with benefits such as bonuses and a contributory pension. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Contributory Pension

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant scientific discipline (essential) - ideally in Chemistry or an associated subject.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Practical knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Become a Radiation Protection Supervisor (following training).
• Check radioactive wastes on receipt at the site as required.
• Assist with programming radioactive waste for incineration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

The successful candidate will assist with the management of the processes involved in the control of radioactive inputs onto the thermal treatment site, processing and storage of waste under authorisation from the Environment Agency and to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities:

• Become a Radiation Protection Supervisor (following training).
• Check radioactive wastes on receipt at the site as required.
• Assist with programming radioactive waste for incineration and maintaining accurate disposal records.
• Resolving queries with Customer Services and Operations, raising reports where required.
• Assist with internal and external Duty of Care audits and customer/stakeholder visits as required
• Maintain good customer relations ensuring contract compliance and providing excellent response and service.
• Carry out capability review of radioactive enquiries.
• Provide quotes for radioactive wastes for disposal at the site and also wastes that are being disposed of at alternative sites.
• Assist with booking radioactive waste in compliance with EPR authorisation and internal procedures.
• Book transport and raise transport documents and labels for incoming consignments.
• Issue invoices & destruction certificates for radioactive wastes.
• Comply with applicable safety, environmental, quality, company procedures / policy, legislative and regulatory requirements

Do you have what it takes?

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant scienctific discipline (essential) - ideally in Chemistry or an associated subject.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Attention to detail and ability to question.
• Professional and positive attitude.
• Good written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Aware for the need of discretion & confidentiality.
• Self-motivated.
• FLT Licence (Desirable - training offered).
• Willing to work towards or holding one or more professional accreditations in Science, Radioactive Waste Advisor or Radiation Protection (e.g. CChem, RWA etc).
• Practical knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental legislation.

We expect you to BE ACCOUNTABLE, DRIVE RESULTS, EMBRACE CHANGE, and possess high levels of COLLABORATION!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - up to £32,000
• Annual bonus
• Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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