Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) and Transport Planner

Overview

Help us to make a world of difference. Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We\'re looking for a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) and Transport Planner. Based at our Capenhurst site, you\'ll establish the management framework for the transport of Dangerous Goods in accordance with statutory requirements. Provides a specialised DGSA, transport planning and execution service for UUK and a DGSA service to UCP to enable all business and customer requirements to be met in accordance with contract specification and all deliveries are made on time whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

At Urenco we\'re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we\'re looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible as the principal Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor for UUK and UCP to advise on all operational and regulatory aspects of radioactive materials.
• Monitors compliance with the requirements governing the carriage of dangerous goods.
• Accountable for managing the updates of Company procedures and transport compliance matrices relating to national and international radioactive materials.
• Ensures that all transport related procedures and working instructions reflect current working practices and regularly prepares, reviews and updates instructions.
• Evaluates and authorises documentation required to perform national and international radioactive materials and dangerous goods transports to ensure that all deliveries are fully compliant with customer\'s requirements and all applicable legislation.
• Provides day-to-day supervision and guidance to the UUK transport team to ensure that all transport related activities are prioritised and carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides awareness training to identified individuals involved in the provision of duties in the transport chain.
• Undertakes transport inspections and audits on site and as part of the Group Transport Supplier Audit Programme.
• Manages and develops the training requirements around transport of dangerous goods and increase awareness of the risks inherent in the roles of carriage, loading and unloading.

Qualifications

• Must hold recognised transport qualifications to consign radioactive materials and dangerous goods by road, sea and air and revalidate the qualifications as required.
• Highly proficient in the use of SAP, Excel and other relevant software.
• Exceptional attention to detail such that there is a consistently high level of data input accuracy.
• Excellent understanding of plant and transport operations with a broader understanding of Company and Group-wide processes and organisational roles, typically gained through several years of experience.

What you can expect from us

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There\'s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies, including access to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, which provides UK employees with emergency care options when regular arrangements fall through.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer\'s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you\'ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Diversity and inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future