Health Physics Surveyor

AWE Plc
GB - England - Reading
July 2, 2024

AWE is currently recruiting for Health Physics Surveyors to work as part of a group responsible for providing front end radiological monitoring in support of manufacturing and production programmes.
This role will give you the first steps to career in a diverse and unique manufacturing environment.
Starting salary: £23550 (plus allowances where applicable) with the opportunity to progress up to circa £29,000+ dependant on competencies gained.
Location: Reading / Burghfield Area
Closing Date: 16th July 2024
Are you looking for a Career Change?
Interested in working in the Nuclear Industry but worried you don't have the qualifications?
As a Health Physics Surveyor, you will also work closely with other areas of the business. The role offers a recognised clear progression development path for Health Physics Surveyors including a nationally recognised NVQ qualification in radiation protection.
AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:
Market leading contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
Flexible working hours
Salary sacrifice scheme
Health physics training programme :
2 year training programme
Multiple placements during the first 2 years
Workplace competency assessments
Evidence portfolios
In house training programme
NVQ in radiation protection
Key Requirements
Able to work at both Aldermaston and Burghfield
Good communication skills
A good level of standard education in Maths and English
Ability to work within a team
Good attention to detail
Basic IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of basic health and safety practice an advantage
Experience of an engineering or manufacturing environment however it is not essential as training will be given
Willing and able to wear all types of personal protective equipment
Our standard working pattern is a 9 day fortnight which comes with the benefit of every other Friday off. Some areas operate different patterns depending on the business need.
Special requirements
In order to obtain the required security for these roles you will need to be 18 years of age These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health-set fitness level in order to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to work in controlled environments. This includes a respirator.
Fitness will be assessed at the pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process. Candidates should be aware that one of the key requirements for ascertaining this fitness level relates to their Body Mass Index (BMI). Candidates for the role of Production Operative must have a BMI of less than 35.
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated facilities.
Please note that we have dedicated start dates for Health Physics that run every 2nd month to fit in with the training programme.
Candidates may be required to work a shift pattern.
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