Nuclear Operator

Company
TRADEBE UK
Location
Winfrith Newburgh
Salary
£26,500 per annum

Full Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Site Operations Technician to support the day-to-day running of our facility. You'll be involved in maintenance, troubleshooting, and decommissioning activities, ensuring safe and efficient site operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support operations in hazardous environments while following strict safety protocols.
  • Assist with radioactive and chemical waste processing, including preparation of waste packages for disposal.
  • Operate plant equipment for cementation, super-compaction, size reduction, sorting, decontamination, and chemical processes.
  • Perform general plant upkeep and housekeeping duties.
  • Move materials using FLT, cranes, and manual handling techniques.
  • Carry out tasks that may include working at height.
  • Provide occasional out-of-hours support to meet project deadlines.

Do you have what it takes?

  • A full, valid driving licence
  • Able to wear RPE and full PPE to enable classified work.
  • A highly motivated, proactive individual with a strong hands-on approach
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated integrity, strong values, and a high level of trustworthiness
  • FLT certification
  • Experience operating gantry cranes and slinging (training available if required)
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines

We expect you to BE ACCOUNTABLE, DRIVE RESULTS, EMBRACE CHANGE, and possess high levels of COLLABORATION!

What's in for you?

* Competitive Salary: £26,500 initially, increasing to up to £30,000 once fully SQEP (Suitably Qualified & Experienced Person)
* 6% Contributory Pension
* Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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Location
Winfrith Newburgh
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£26,500 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
29th October 2026
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