Radiological Waste Specialist

DiverseJobsMatter; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits scheme

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to training and professional development

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is looking for a Radiological Waste Specialist to manage waste operations at a major decommissioning site in Somerset. This role includes providing technical input and compliance oversight while coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant technical qualification and experience in the nuclear industry. This position offers a four-day working week and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation regarding waste.
• Relevant experience within the nuclear industry, ideally in waste management.
• Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Certificate is required.
• Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Certificate.
• Experience developing waste inventories and managing associated records.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to design new waste facilities.
• Ensure waste management is considered at all project stages.
• Develop Project Waste Management Plans.
• Coordinate with contractors for compliance.
• Advise on waste legislation and transport.
• Act as liaison for transferring wastes into the Site Waste Management process.
• Provide authoritative advice on compliance with waste legislation and transport of dangerous goods.
• Contribute to the production of Best Available Techniques documentation.
• Support controlled waste consignments from site.
• Drive continuous improvement in waste management strategies.

Skills

Technical input

Compliance oversight

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Education

HNC or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Radiological Waste Specialist to support waste management operations at a major decommissioning site in Somerset. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the design, delivery, and operation of multiple new waste processing facilities, including waste retrieval, conditioning, encapsulation, and storage plants.

The successful candidate will provide technical input, compliance oversight, and authoritative advice to ensure waste is managed safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory requirements. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as this role requires coordination with engineers, scientists, contractors, and site waste teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the design and implementation of new waste facilities.
• Ensure waste generation and management are considered at all project stages.
• Develop and maintain Project Waste Management Plans.
• Coordinate project progression through the Waste Authority Review process.
• Brief and oversee contractors to ensure compliance with waste management requirements.
• Act as liaison for transferring wastes into the Site Waste Management process.
• Provide authoritative advice on compliance with waste legislation and transport of dangerous goods.
• Contribute to the production of Best Available Techniques documentation.
• Support controlled waste consignments from site.
• Drive continuous improvement in waste management strategies.

Job Details

Location: Hinkley, Somerset

Contract: Full-time (Monday – Thursday, 07:25 – 17:00)

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent technical qualification (NQF Level 4) in a scientific, environmental, or engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, practices, and stakeholders relating to radioactive and non-radioactive waste.
• Relevant experience within the nuclear industry, ideally in waste management.
• Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Certificate.
• Experience developing waste inventories and managing associated records.

Additional Information

• Security clearance is required (or the ability to obtain it).
• Candidates must live within a commutable distance of the site.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (rising with service), with the option to buy/sell leave.
• Four-day working week (Monday – Thursday).
• Company bonus scheme (up to £5,750 per annum, based on corporate objectives).
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution (depending on employee contribution).
• Flexible benefits scheme (cycle-to-work, discounted gym membership, etc.).
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and professional development supporting CPD.
• Employee networks supporting inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.