Senior Hot Cell Technologist

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 50,936 - 62,255; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary defined benefit scheme with 21.5% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus 3 days Christmas closure

Flexible and hybrid working options

Job summary

A leading energy research organization in Culham is seeking a Senior Hot Cell Technologist to oversee the operation and maintenance of hot cells, focusing on compliance and project management for irradiated materials. The ideal candidate will have an engineering-related degree and experience handling radioactive materials. This full-time role offers flexible working options, a strong pension scheme, and generous annual leave, contributing to the mission of clean energy for all.

Qualifications

• Experience handling radioactive materials, remote operations/manipulators in hot cells, and waste processing.
• Awareness of, and experience working within, a Technical Management System.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of hot cells ensuring compliance and timely execution.
• Act as stakeholder for all hot-cell related projects.
• Lead technical resolution of complex requirements and mitigate risks.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with customers, scientists, and multidisciplinary teams

Proven ability to manage and direct third-party maintenance activities

Education

Engineering-related degree or equivalent experience within a high-hazard industry

Job description

Senior Hot Cell Technologist

Join to apply for the Senior Hot Cell Technologist role at UK Atomic Energy Authority as part of our Materials Research Facility (MRF), focusing on the operation of hot cells and management of irradiated materials.

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating cleaner, carbon‑free energy. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of hot cells ensuring compliance and timely execution
• Act as stakeholder for all hot‑cell related projects
• Lead technical resolution of complex requirements and mitigate risks
• Write, review, and manage key technical documentation: safety, process, technical specifications, procurement procedures
• Ensure operations team is trained, competent, and appropriately delegated

Note: This on‑site position requires working 5 days per week.

Qualifications

• Engineering‑related degree or equivalent experience within a high‑hazard industry
• Experience handling radioactive materials, remote operations/manipulators in hot cells, and 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

Additional Information

• £56,596 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance)
• Final salary defined benefit scheme with equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure, 2.5 privilege day, and 8 Bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all. We welcome talented people from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Full list of benefits available at https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/. We particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in STEM. If you require assistance or adjustments, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research Services

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