Radioactive Waste Specialist - Berkeley, United Kingdom - Magnox

Magnox

Verified Company

Berkeley, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Magnox is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK's civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation.

To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At Magnox, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace.

Without this approach, we wouldn't be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

About the role

Hear from the Hiring Manager
- "The Waste Team provides an effective Waste Management service for the Site to reach Care & Maintenance. We manage the Low Level Waste and the Controlled Waste for the Site's decommissioning activities, with a primary focus of safe, compliant and efficient delivery of waste management operations. We would like to welcome an individual that can bring waste, radiological and environmental knowledge from another highly regulated sector, and innovate our offering to the business."_

_ Please note this role is based at Berkeley site and__ the contractual working hours are Monday - Thursday, , perfect for someone seeking a four day working week._**
Key Deliverables

Lead the team to fulfil shipment targets based on the Joint Waste Management Plan.
Provide training to Waste Engineers, Coordinators and Team Leader.
Audit department procedures and identify areas for improvement.
Drive standards on safety within the department.
Carry out timely investigations as required.
Ensure adequate planning to meet department goals.
Maintain high standard of waste advice across site programmes.
Provide decommissioning programmes with authoritative advice on the requirements for complying with waste legislation and transport of dangerous goods legislation.
Lead on generating Best Available Technique assessments for decommissioning programmes to minimise the creation of radioactive waste and their impact on the environment.
Provide technical support to projects and relay the clear expectations of waste management.
Provide authoritative advice for internal and external stakeholders.
Commit to continuous improvement of waste programme/strategies.
Support with both radioactive and nonactive waste consignments from site.
A customerfocused individual, the post holder will be expected to support delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence.
Deputise as required for Head of Waste.

Qualifications and Experience:

HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification (NQF Level 5) in a scientific, environmental or engineering discipline (essential).
Knowledge of environmental issues including practices, policies, legislation and stakeholders relating to radioactive and nonactive (controlled) waste management (essential).
Relevant experience in nuclear industry, ideally in areas of waste management (desirable).
Experience transporting dangerous goods and radioactive material (desirable).
Experience in developing waste inventories together with records management (essential).

Please note that this role is known as Lead Waste Engineer within Magnox.

Benefits Package

Magnox staff should refer to the document titled "Spot Point v Grade alignment" available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
Flexible working where possible.
Equivalent of 25 days (185 hours) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year) option to buy or sell up to one week each year.
Flexible benefits scheme including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
Participation in Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,500 per annum based on corporate objectives).
Employee Assistance Programme including 24hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Magnox.

Additional Information
Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels resp