High Activity Waste Team Leader

Nuclear 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.

About The Role

Hear from the Hiring Manager

“The team is made up of experienced people that operate ‘High Activity Waste’ retrieval and conditioning systems. I would like to welcome an individual to the team that has the Supervisory experience and the technical knowledge along with the ability to work closely with the Operation Engineers within the team to ensure safe and compliant operations.”

Key Deliverables

Working in the High Activity Waste team in the Waste Operations Department supporting the recovery, packaging, drying and disposal of active waste.

• Assigns tasks to the team members ensuring they are Suitably Qualified and Experienced to carry out such tasks
• Monitors compliance with procedures, by control and supervision of staff and activities.
• Plans resource and engages with site-based customers to facilitate delivery.
• More detail can be found in broad role BR-104
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Appropriate technical qualifications e.g. City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ level 3 (NQF Level 3) or equivalent.

• Supervisory Management qualification ILM Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience in a technical discipline in an industrial environment
• Knowledge of relevant industrial, radiological and safety standards and procedures
• People Management experience in a technical discipline
• Experience in working with operational plant/facilities.
  
  
  

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 respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.