Senior Hot Cell Lead - Irradiated Materials Expert

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £57,117 incl. £5,800 specialist

Up to 7% corporate performance bonus

Final salary defined benefits pension

25 days annual leave plus 2.5 days; 8.

Flexible working options

Job summary

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking a Senior Hot Cell Technologist for the Materials Research Facility at Culham, Oxfordshire. You will lead the operational aspects of hot cells, advise on irradiated materials, and oversee sample preparation for large-scale research campaigns.

You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality technical documentation, while training the Operations Team and coordinating with customers, scientists, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• An engineering related degree or equivalent experience within a high-hazard industry.
• Experience handling radioactive materials, including remote operations / use of manipulators in hot cells and radioactive waste processing.
• Awareness of, and experience working within, a Technical Management System.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, scientists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage and direct third-party maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the hot cells to ensure works are carried out in line with regulations and in a timely manner.
• Acting as the stakeholder for all hot cell related projects
• Leading on technical aspects to resolve issues where complex requirements need to be considered and mitigate the associated risks
• Write, review and manage key technical documents for the hot cells including safety and process documents, technical specifications for procurement activities as well as procedures and processes
• Ensure that the MRF Operations Team are well trained and competent to use the hot cell equipment, ensuring appropriate delegation is in place

Skills

Engineering degree

Radioactive materials handling

Technical Management System

Stakeholder collaboration

Third-party maintenance management

Education

Engineering-related degree

Job description

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking a Senior Hot Cell Technologist for the Materials Research Facility at Culham, Oxfordshire. You will lead the operational aspects of hot cells, advise on irradiated materials, and oversee sample preparation for large-scale research campaigns.

You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality technical documentation, while training the Operations Team and coordinating with customers, scientists, and multidisciplinary teams.