As an Operator, you'll play a key role in supporting the safe decommissioning of the Dounreay site. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll carry out a variety of operational activities that help maintain safety, support site operations and progress decommissioning work.
What Will You Be Doing
You’ll undertake operational maintenance, monitoring and routine site checks to support the safe operation of facilities across the site. The role also involves supporting plant improvements, repairs and decommissioning activities while working to high safety and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Carry out routine plant, fire and emergency checks identifying unusual trends and system/component failures and assist in its resolution
- Prepare radiation/contaminated controlled work areas including radiological containments as necessary
- Prepare and operate in alpha or beta-gamma radiation/contaminated controlled work areas including decommissioning activities
- Minimise and package radioactive materials
- Carry out routine and non-routine operational activities including support to plant improvements and repairs as appropriate
- Be required to undertake shift working as operational needs demand
- Perform the responsibilities of Management Appointments relevant to the post
Who Are We Looking For
We're looking for a safety-conscious and reliable individual who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and can work effectively as part of a team. You'll be committed to following procedures, maintaining high standards and contributing to a positive safety culture.
You’ll ideally have experience in an operational, industrial, engineering or manufacturing environment, along with the ability to adapt to a varied workload. A willingness to work in controlled radiological areas and undertake shift working when required is essential.
Key Attributes Include
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
- Experience in operational or maintenance‑related activities.
- Ability to identify issues and support effective solutions.
- Flexible approach to work and changing operational demands.
- Post specific physical capability analysis assessment
Why Join Dounreay?
- Play an integral role in a critical national programme
- Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
- Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
- Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
- 13.5% employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave + bank holiday
- Company bonus scheme
- Flexible working
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.
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At NRS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a unique nine-day fortnight that provides our engineers with an extra day off every two weeks, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and personal growth, allowing you to tackle meaningful engineering challenges within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to the future of Hunterston B. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we support your career development while ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role.
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