Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

Job Description

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, 
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days. Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

Salary £29,761

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Operational Team Supervisor (Radioactive Waste), you will oversee a team of Contracted Operatives in the collecting, processing, and consigning of potentially radioactive and beryllium contaminated wastes, and responsible for ensuring this work is carried out in a safe manner whilst meeting appropriate standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure the Contracted Operators understand their assigned tasks through effective communication, carrying out pre-work briefing sessions and training in local work procedures.
• Produce written Safe Systems of Work (Risk Assessments, Working Instructions, method Statements etc.) in accordance with current UK legislation and UKAEA policies. Ensure that this is effectively communicated to Contracted Operators prior to work commencing.
• Support the Contracted Operatives provider in the recruitment and induction of Operatives.
• Responsible for the co-ordination and consigning of wastes via third-party companies, as directed by the Operational Team Leader.
• Support the Operational Team Leader in carrying out wider Waste Services Group initiatives and activities across site.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• We are looking for somebody with demonstrable experience in a supervisory role, experience in Radioactive Waste sector is not essential but desirable, training will be provided. 
• Able to wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), including Tornado Hoods and Pressurised Suits.
• Competent in the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, and Excel.

Desirable Requirements

• An IOSH Managing Safely certificate or an equivalent recognised occupational Health and Safety qualification.
• Registered Beryllium worker and Non-Classified Radiation worker (Scheme of Work).
• A good understanding of safety management principles.
• Experience of working in a highly regulated industry.

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.