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 realizing 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.

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 and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• 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.

Job Description
The salary for this role is £31,100. Onsite working is expected for 5 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.
This role is based at the following site; Culham, Oxfordshire.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure that your behaviour promotes the safety, health and welfare of yourself and your colleagues.
• Actively promote the UKAEA’s values, championing a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Supervise operations within Waste Services Group Facilities ensuring appropriate standards are maintained through the monitoring of work within assigned facilities and through carrying out pre-work, start-up, shut-down and post-work inspections of plant and facilities.
• Ensure the Operators understand their assigned tasks through effective communication, carrying out pre-work briefing sessions and training in local work procedure.
• Produce written Safe Systems of Work (Risk Assessments, Working Instructions, method Statements etc.) in accordance with current UK legislation and the 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.
• Support the Operational Team Leader in carrying out wider Waste Services Group initiatives and activities across site.
• Work in accordance with the UKAEA best practices and quality standards within the team, division and across the organisation.
• Work in accordance with the UKAEA policy and undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties requested by your manager.
  Qualifications

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Waste Services Technician, you will play a pivotal role in delivering packages of work across Waste Services Group Facilities and Projects, including the supervision of operational teams ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner whilst meeting appropriate standards.