Production Technician; Operations
Listed on 2025-12-21
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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Base pay rangeNuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.
NRS 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 NRS, 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.
If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated - visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?
About the Role Hear from the Hiring Manager"At our Berkeley Site in Gloucestershire, we retrieve and package nuclear waste from underground vaults with remote handling technology for long-term storage in a facility on site. Additionally, we process certain types of waste for despatch off site."
"We are looking for Production Technicians to join the team to support this work that will last well into the current decade and beyond."
"You will have a strong safety focus and work ethic and be willing to work as part of a multi-skilled team. You will be committed to following procedures and not afraid to challenge instructions if you believe there is a safety element that has not been considered. We'll provide you with a variety of training in health physics and plant operations that support our waste retrieval programme."
"Initially your working pattern will be Monday to Thursday, 07.25 to 17.00, but after basic training and having gained suitable experience, there may be the opportunity in the future to move to a shift-based rota. You must also be willing to take on a 24/7 standby role if required."
Please note this role is based on site at BerkeleyThe nature of the role means that flexible working is unfortunately unavailable for this role.
Key Deliverables- Retrieval of waste from the vaults and caves using remote processes and equipment.
- Encapsulation of waste in a purpose-built plant.
- Movement of waste packages around site on purpose-built transporters, including to and from the storage facility.
- Conditioning of waste in shielded packages using an automatic drying system.
- Processing and loading of Low-Level Waste for despatch off-site.
- Entry into radiological controlled areas, which may include the wearing of a respirator.
- Subject to business requirement you may be required to fulfil a standby role.
- Experience of working in an industrial environment (essential).
- Appropriate technical qualification e.g., City and Guilds, BTEC, NVQ (NQF Level
2) or relevant experience (essential). - Experienced in the competent use of industrial hand tools, operation of equipment (cranes, FLTs, MEWPs etc.), operation of industrial plant, plant and maintenance (desirable).
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