Blargoans Ltd have a temporary contract opportunity to October 2027 for an Assistant Operations Manager to work within our client’s facility in Caithness.

A temporary opportunity has arisen to join the FCA programme as an Assistant Operations Manager, playing a vital role in the safe, secure and efficient operation of a licensed nuclear facility. This is a highly responsible position for an experienced operations professional who is ready to step into deputy Authorised To Operate (ATO) duties and make a tangible contribution to the sites mission.

You will be at the heart of day‑to‑day operations, balancing safety, performance and delivery while working closely with senior managers, project teams, contractors and regulators in a demanding and rewarding environment.

What you’ll be doing:

You will take an active role in managing facility operations, ensuring work is planned, authorised and delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently within the safety case and lifetime plan. Working in partnership with senior managers, you will support programme delivery, performance monitoring and continuous improvement, while maintaining effective governance, contractor assurance and emergency preparedness.

• Support safe facility as Deputy ATO, ensuring nuclear safety, security and environmental compliance
• Drive delivery of operational and project activities, monitoring safety, cost, quality and programme performance
• Provide assurance through governance, incident review, contractor oversight and emergency arrangements
• Develop staff through effective line management and succession plan

What you’ll bring:

You will have planning and decision‑making skills with a strong technical background and experience of managing complex industrial or nuclear environments. You will bring sound judgement, clear communication and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining the highest safety standards.

• HND in Science or Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant operational experience
• Demonstrable experience in plant or industrial operations, ideally within a nuclear facility
• Proven capability in facility or operations management within a highly regulated environment

Terms and Conditions

Basic Hourly Rate – £23.48 to £31.89 PAYE per hour depending on experience.

Working Hours – 37.9 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with every third Friday as a non-working day.

Annual Holiday Entitlement – 25 days annual leave, 8 public holidays, 2.5 privilege holidays

Contract Duration – Temporary to October 2027.

Security Clearance – The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance checks.

Closing date for CV applications: Thursday 3rd September at 12 noon

To apply: Please email your CV to recruitment@blargoans.com quoting reference BL34837.

Blargoans Limited operates as a locally based employment business for temporary/contract recruitment and an employment agency for permanent recruitment for technical and professional roles to the Engineering, Office & Commercial Industries.