Production Operative - Pressurised Breathing Air Suit Operative

## Production Operative - Pressurised Breathing Air Suit Operative Apply remote type:
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July 27, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
R30119
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**** Decommissioning Production Operative (Pressurised Breathing Air Suits)
**** Location**:
Tadley, with free onsite parking
** About the Role
** AWE is currently recruiting Production Operatives to join our Liabilities directorate. The role will involve hands on work linked to the active decommissioning of radioactive facilities and working in active facilities processing legacy radioactive waste. The role is physically demanding and requires elevated levels of mobility and fitness whilst working in Respiratory Protective equipment such as Respirators, powered air hoods, breathing apparatus and Pressurised Breathing Air Suits (PBAS).

The role is ideal for a motivated individual who understands the importance of safety, precision, working in high hazard environments and following established processes.
** Salary:
** Starting at £26,553 (negotiable if a skilled PBAS operative), with progression opportunities up to £35,000+ depending on training and deployment into operational environments.

Some roles may attract allowances which will be discussed at interview
** Working Pattern:
** dependant on area deployment it could be two patterns and you may be required to move between the areas with suitable notice
* 40-hours a week; 7:30-5:30 Monday to Thursday
* 37-hour week split over 9-day fortnight 7:40-16:35 every other Friday off
* The 37-hour role requires you to be on call 1 week in 3 and be able to attend site within 1 hour
* Working from home is not available for these roles
** Who are we looking for?
** You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Able to follow written and verbal instructions to ensure safety is maintained

Manual dexterity is essential as you will be using hand and power tools as well as operating plant and equipment, whilst wearing protective equipment

Someone who is flexible and adaptable to meet the programmes demands, and willing to move around the business if required

Excellent communication skills
** We do need you to have the following:
** A good understanding of health and safety.

Dexterity with both hands and a keen eye for detail.

Able to train on and off site and willing to do routine on the job assessments to prove competence

Work in Radioactive areas in protective equipment

Able to wear PBAS (medical and training provided), this can feel very claustrophobic

Manual driving licence (desirable)
Able to be on call 1 week in 3 (desirable)
Willing to become a first aider (desirable)
Willing to do high risk confined space training (desirable)
Able to work at heigh, scaffolding, ladders working platforms

The role also requires flexibility to move between AWE sites at short notice - primarily Tadley and Burghfield
** Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
** A background high hazard environments

Mechanical, construction or decommissioning knowledge

Experience wearing Respiratory Protective Equipment
** Please note**;
That there may be a requirement to carryout numeracy, literacy and or manual dexterity testing.
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* Physical Requirements:

** These roles are physically demanding. You will need to pass a medical assessment to confirm general fitness and suitability to work with our unique materials. A BMI of under 30 for wearing PBAS is required (considerations given for muscle mass) along with lung functions test.

During your employment you must maintain your fitness and ability to work in controlled environments

Able to wear respiratory protection which requires you to be clean shaven
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