Site Supervisor

NUKEM Ltd.; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

25 Days Annual Leave

Early retirement options

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking an experienced decommissioning lead to direct teams in safe plant operations, decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear facilities at Aldermaston, with occasional travel to other sites. The role requires leadership, radiological and PPE expertise, and the ability to work within strict safety standards on nuclear licensed sites.

You will manage resources, ensure compliance with procedures, and support projects across the UK's defence, nuclear and energy sectors, contributing

Qualifications

• Good leadership and management ability.
• Classified radiation worker.
• Basic radiological awareness training.
• Experience with radiological conditions and contamination assessments.
• Experience with PPE, RPE and radiological monitoring systems.
• Experience with lifting/slinging operations.
• Experience erecting/operating/dismantling temporary structures.
• General engineering/background with GCSE/NA education as applicable.
• Ability to follow written procedures to minimise risks.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a team and with Client teams.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Resource Management
• Decontamination: Deployment and supervision of site operatives
• Dismantling: Decontaminate plant, equipment and facilities
• Care & Maintenance: Dismantle and size reduce plant/equipment
• Waste Processing: Plant checks and housekeeping
• Environment: Prepare work areas and equipment
• Plant Operations: Operate process plant and materials handling equipment

Skills

Leadership

Radiological safety

PPE/RPE knowledge

Lifting/slinging

Teamwork

CSCS card

CPCS/NPORS

IPAF/PASMA

Driving license

Education

NVQ Level 3

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

CPCS or NPORS

IPAF/PASMA

Job description

Contract type

Permanent

Description of the assignment

Aldermaston – Occasional travel to other sites may be required

Permanent

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

Purpose of the job

To lead decommissioning teams to safely undertake plant operations, decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear facilities, plant and equipment in accordance with approved documentation, within the boundaries and restrictions of Nuclear/Construction Sites and in direct support of specific projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Resource Management
• Decontamination: Deployment and supervision of site operatives
• Dismantling: To decontaminate plant, equipment and facilities
• Care & Maintenance: To dismantle and size reduce plant and equipment
• Waste Processing: To undertake plant checks, routine maintenance of facilities and housekeeping
• Environment: Preparation of work areas, materials and equipment
• Plant Operations: To operate process plant and materials handling equipment in support of site activities

Duties and Requirements

• Good leadership and management ability
• Classified radiation worker
• Basic radiological awareness training
• Practical knowledge and experience of radiological conditions and contamination assessments
• Practical knowledge and experience of PPE, RPE and radiological monitoring systems
• Practical knowledge and experience of lifting/slinging operations
• Practical knowledge and experience of erection, operation and dismantling of temporary structures
• Good understanding of tooling and equipment and their safe application in the workplace
• Reasonable level of intelligence and education, CSE/GCSE or equivalent, with some knowledge of technical terms and commercial arithmetic with basic keyboard skills
• Ability to work to written procedures in order to minimise risks to persons, property and environment
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a team, and ability to communicate with Client teams
• Excellent health, safety and environment awareness for industrial working
• A flexible attitude to work, capability and willingness of being trained to undertake a wide range of duties including the use of standard and specialist decommissioning tooling
• Up to 1 years’ previous experience working in an industrial and/or project environment
• Physical fitness and manual dexterity
• A general engineering, craft or building background and / or knowledge gained through experience and on the job training
• NVQ Level 3 (minimum or working towards)
• Relevant CSCS card discipline for construction sites
• Relevant CPCS or NPORS cards for the operation of plant and equipment
• IPAF and PASMA training
• Relevant security clearance for Nuclear Licensed sites
• Full UK driving license

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Employer Pension Contribution with Life Assurance Cover
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working, in agreement with local line management.
• 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work.
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• In Partnership with Trade Unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Fantastic Employee Discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• And more

*After 1 year of service.

Why us?

Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, England, South East

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Address

Aldermaston, Reading, UK

General information

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.

NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.