Senior Facilities Technician - Waste Services

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist allowance

Bonus potential (up to 7%)

Final salary pension scheme (≈21.5%)”

25 days annual leave + 2.5 days

Job summary

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Senior Facilities Technician in the Waste Services Group to maintain the safe, reliable operation of specialist facilities supporting fusion energy research at Culham. You will contribute to maintenance, engineering projects and waste processing equipment, ensuring compliance and proactive safety management.

The role is on-site five days a week with flexible options where compatible, offering a specialist allowance and a generous pension with

Qualifications

• HNC in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety qualification.
• Experience in a radioactive environment and contamination control.
• Experience preparing risk assessments and method statements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, efficient operation of Waste Services facilities, plant and equipment.
• Diagnose issues, monitor performance and support preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate contractor activities and oversee delivery to safety specs.
• Plan maintenance, keep records and lead review meetings.
• Support engineering projects, new equipment and waste processing systems.
• Prepare technical docs, risk assessments and method statements.

Skills

Radioactive environment experience

CMMS

MS Office

Reading engineering drawings

Education

HNC in Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Senior Facilities Technician in the Waste Services Group to maintain the safe, reliable operation of specialist facilities supporting fusion energy research at Culham. You will contribute to maintenance, engineering projects and waste processing equipment, ensuring compliance and proactive safety management.

The role is on-site five days a week with flexible options where compatible, offering a specialist allowance and a generous pension with