Senior Technical Support Officer

UKNNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) which aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

The salary range for this position is £51,166 to £53,072 (Grade 4B).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Candice Schwarzer. Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At UKNNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at UKNNL, anything is possible.

The Senior Technical Support Officer (STSO) is a position of authority within UKNNL supporting the Technical Support Manager (Facilities and Compliance) along with another STSO to ensure the company's continued compliance to all regulations governing the nuclear industry and Site Licence Conditions. The role holder shall be accountable for ensuring that the arrangements for all UKNNL Facilities on the Sellafield site, under their management, comply with all relevant environmental, health, safety, security and management system requirements in order to allow safe occupancy by people. The job holder will be experienced in working in a regulatory capacity, detail orientated, and be able to work to stringent deadlines.

Main Responsibilities:

• Appointed as a Building Manager and Area Owner for the UKNNL’s Sellafield based Laboratories.
• Deliver management of Legionella, Asbestos and Fire Arrangements ensuring compliance with regulations, ensuring Logbooks and Management Plans are compliant.
• Appointed for key compliance roles including, but not exclusively: Fire Responsible Person, Legionella Responsible Person, Asbestos Co-Ordinator, Task Supervisor/Originator, Building Controller, Emergency Admin Team member.
• Maintain management of House Rules, Safety Signs, Building control points and building maintenance, including building access.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and Workplace Regulations.
• Manage and own the compliance documentation within their area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with records management.
• Ensure appropriate welfare facilities are available (including during emergencies).
• Responsible for strategy and delivery of assurance programmes, writing papers on sustainability and Fire.
• Ensure local emergency instructions and arrangements in the event of fire or site emergencies are compliant.
• Lead/Organise and attend meetings including monthly updates and presenting dashboards.
• Line management with coaching and mentoring.
• Undertake other activities commensurate with their skills and experience as and when required.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience of managing fire, legionella and asbestos in a heavily regulated industry.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret complex information from several, sometimes conflicting sources, with a proven problem-solving ability in order to make decisions based upon this information.
• Ability to prioritise, remain calm in pressured circumstances, and ability to influence and negotiate.
• Excellent IT skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to obtain DV level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial, criminal record checks, interview plus 10 years of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working in the nuclear industry.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Proven experience of managing conventional safety, environmental, welfare and security requirements in a Building Management capacity.
• Compliance professional, educated to HNC level (or equivalent), with extensive practical and relevant experience in a compliance role and holds IOSH Managing Safely.
• Knowledge of DSEAR and COSHH (including Legionella).