Location
Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hours
Onsite presence usually between 3-5 days per week, flexible working arrangements supported where compatible with the role

Salary
£32,903 per year

About the Role
Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating cleaner, carbon-free energy. UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) leads the way in realizing fusion energy by partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

As a Waste Services Technician, you will help deliver safe and effective waste services across facilities and projects supporting UKAEA’s work towards sustainable fusion energy. You will supervise operational teams, ensure work meets required safety and quality standards, and contribute to the reliable operation of specialist facilities.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical and operational experience in a highly regulated environment while supporting work that contributes to the future of fusion energy.

Your key responsibilities will include supervising waste services operations across assigned facilities and projects, maintaining safety and operational standards, monitoring work through inspections, briefing and training operators, producing Safe Systems of Work including risk assessments and method statements, supporting recruitment and induction of contracted operatives, and promoting safe working practices in line with UKAEA policies and procedures.

Experience
Experience working in a radioactive environment or equivalent
Experience supervising teams of operatives and allocating assigned tasks
Knowledge of contamination control processes or equivalent
Competence using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

About you
Understanding of safety management principles and relevant UK legislation
Ability to wear required Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), including Tornado Hoods and Air Fed Suits
Committed to promoting health, safety and welfare of colleagues
Willingness to work onsite regularly and support flexible working arrangements where possible

Qualifications
Level 2 NVQ or equivalent qualification