The purpose of the post is to decommission the Dounreay site safely. The job holder will provide support to processes that are relied on for the safe decommissioning of the Dounreay site.
Main Responsibilities (dependent on specific area):
- Operate within safety management systems, i.e. permit to work, standard operating procedures/local instructions and safe systems of work
- Prepare the work area for planned activities
- Assemble and dismantle nuclear decommissioning/operational equipment
- Operate in radiation/contamination controlled work areas
- Use hand and power tools appropriate to the decommissioning task
- Decontaminate radioactive plant and materials
- Minimise and package radioactive materials
- Operate, monitor and adjust appropriate nuclear decommissioning equipment
- Remove and transfer hazardous materials etc. to designated storage locations
- Operate ancillary equipment such as cranes, mobile elevated work platforms, and fork lift trucks
- Computer input
- Carry out routine and non-routine operational activities including support to plant improvements and repairs as appropriate
- Collect and package waste
- Undertake general housekeeping and cleanliness
- Perform the responsibilities of management appointments relevant to the post
Aptitudes and experience:
- Good general safety awareness
- Valid UK drivers licence required for some roles
- General awareness of control of operations, professionalism, and safe systems of work
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail and follow precise instructions
- For some areas, previous experience in the following areas is desirable:
- Use of manipulators
- Remote working/handling
- Lifting experience/qualification
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- For some areas, ability to carry out operations whilst wearing Full Face Respirator*
- Post specific capability analysis number 24
- *Respirators are used on site to protect the operator against inhalation of radiological contamination. Respirator work involves wearing a tight fitting full face rubber mask, breathing in filtered air and the mask restricting peripheral vision. During arduous activities, spells of around 40 minutes can be expected. Non arduous work can see slightly longer spells wearing a respirator.
Full training will be provided, however experience in the following aspects would be an advantage:
- Size reduction and radioactive materials
- Glovebox/cell operations
- Routine and non-routine operational activities to support plant improvements and repairs
- Crane and/or lifting appointments experience
- Flasking and/or bagging experience
- Use of manipulators
- Remote working/handling
- Previous work in radiologically contaminated areas
- Mechanical background/interest
Interviews to be held: week commencing Monday 20 October 2025
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process then then contact [email protected] at the appropriate time so that we can make any necessary reasonable adjustment.