Radiological Waste Specialist - Compliance & Operations

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK nuclear services provider is seeking a Radiological Waste Specialist based in the Aldermaston area. This role involves managing the review and consignment of radioactive waste while ensuring compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, generating consignment paperwork, and maintaining high safety standards. Applicants should have a working knowledge of hazardous waste operations. The position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary range of £36,540 to £45,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional career development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Defined contribution pension

Life assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous waste operations.
• Experience working with nuclear waste is beneficial but not required.
• Candidates should be able to manipulate information using a database.

Responsibilities

• Manage review, sentencing, recording, and consignment of radioactive waste.
• Liaise with stakeholders to demonstrate compliance with waste acceptance criteria.
• Ensure AWE remains compliant with permits and authorisations.

Skills

Working knowledge of hazardous waste operations

Experience of working with nuclear waste

Experience utilizing a database

Ability to collate and present information

Understanding of safety and quality cultures

Awareness of health and safety practices

Job description

A leading UK nuclear services provider is seeking a Radiological Waste Specialist based in the Aldermaston area. This role involves managing the review and consignment of radioactive waste while ensuring compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, generating consignment paperwork, and maintaining high safety standards. Applicants should have a working knowledge of hazardous waste operations. The position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary range of £36,540 to £45,000 depending on experience.