Radioactive Site Chemist

What will you do? Make an impact!

The successful candidate will assist with the management of the processes involved in the control of radioactive inputs onto the thermal treatment site, processing and storage of waste under authorisation from the Environment Agency and to maintain accurate records. 

Responsibilities:  

• Become a Radiation Protection Supervisor (following training).
• Check radioactive wastes on receipt at the site as required. 
• Assist with programming radioactive waste for incineration and maintaining accurate disposal records. 
• Resolving queries with Customer Services and Operations, raising reports where required. 
• Assist with internal and external Duty of Care audits and customer/stakeholder visits as required  
• Maintain good customer relations ensuring contract compliance and providing excellent response and service. 
• Carry out capability review of radioactive enquiries. 
• Provide quotes for radioactive wastes for disposal at the site and also wastes that are being disposed of at alternative sites. 
• Assist with booking radioactive waste in compliance with EPR authorisation and internal procedures. 
• Book transport and raise transport documents and labels for incoming consignments. 
• Issue invoices & destruction certificates for radioactive wastes. 
• Comply with applicable safety, environmental, quality, company procedures / policy, legislative and regulatory requirements 

Do you have what it takes?

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant scienctific discipline (essential) - ideally in Chemistry or an associated subject.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office). 
• Attention to detail and ability to question. 
• Professional and positive attitude. 
• Good written, presentation and verbal communication skills. 
• Aware for the need of discretion & confidentiality.  
• Self-motivated. 
• FLT Licence (Desirable - training offered).
• Willing to work towards or holding one or more professional accreditations in Science, Radioactive Waste Advisor or Radiation Protection (e.g. CChem, RWA etc).
• Practical knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental legislation.

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

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - up to £32,000
• Annual bonus
• 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)