Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.
NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.
At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.
If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated - visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?
About the role

HEAR FROM THE HIRING MANAGER

I am looking for an individual who has a strong technical background, academically qualified, has a proven track delivery record in their field and possess analytical skills. You must also have a collaborative attitude to ensure that our department objectives and Site targets are met.
You will be able to demonstrate through your application; that you have experience in understanding interpreting and application of analytical data.
Recognising that you may not necessarily have a nuclear background, your skill and experiences in your application should demonstrate you have transferrable skills/experience which will enable you to gain the knowledge in the nuclear industry used in the sentencing of waste from nuclear decommissioning.
As you progress in this role, you will work towards understanding waste acceptance criteria (WAC), ensuring compliance with it from our operations, and work towards gaining authorisations in Dangerous Goods Transport and Radiological Fingerprint Practitioner.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in MS Excel (Essential)
• Minimum HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification (NQF Level 4/5) in a scientific, environmental, or engineering discipline (Essential)
• Demonstrate the ability to develop solutions to technical challenges (Essential)
• People skills to enable collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (Essential)
• Knowledge of the environmental issues and challenges around decommissioning (Essential)
• Knowledge of Legislation, Policies and Stakeholders relating to our work in decommissioning/ radioactive and controlled waste management (Essential)
• Relevant transferrable skills and/or experience in nuclear industry/waste industry/others ideally in areas of waste management (Desirable)
• Experience of transporting dangerous goods (Desirable)
  This role will be covering the Sizewell A Site in Suffolk and our Bradwell Site in Essex.