PIE Technician in Thurso

A vacancy has arisen in the Operations Department for a Post Irradiation Examination Technician. This position involves the remote handling and examination of post irradiated nuclear fuel. This is an exciting opportunity to join the operations teams on a permanent shift basis to perform this important role that will keep our submarine fleet at sea now and in the future.

The Submarines sector of Rolls-Royce has been providing power systems expertise to the Royal Navy’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines since the early 1960s. At the Vulcan site we have been leading the way by operating full-scale prototypes of the Royal Navy’s Nuclear submarine plants as the lead of class. As a site we have been involved in the trials, testing and data collection across all the reactor cores designed and developed for the Ministry of Defence.

This job opportunity gives you the chance to join in this exciting challenge to train and develop yourself, and the processes used. At Vulcan we believe in team spirit and encourage the teams and people to evolve and invent new processes and techniques to develop a greater and clearer data stream.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

The position provides an excellent opportunity for someone already experienced as a Mechanical, Electrical or Instrument tradespeople to develop. The required specialist training will be given, and a set training programme is in place to help with your career development.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include a company bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

This is an opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and interest in this exciting and specialised field in the nuclear submarines business

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

This role sits within our Vulcan & Irradiated Fuel Management business unit, supporting the wider Submarines Enterprise.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

As part of the Vulcan site Fuel handling Team, this Vulcan grade 7 (after qualifying, starting at grade 5 depending on experience) role provides a number of benefits, including a competitive salary and bonus, and other long-term incentives in addition to full support with further career development. This is a permanent shift position which attracts an addition shift allowance.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing

Key accountabilities of the role include:

• Responsible for conducting PIE operations in the onsite facilities.
• Responsible for Nuclear safety of the SNM.
• Working to Nuclear procedures and other controlled documentation.
• Carry out Fuel Moves activities for export and import of SNM.
• Carry out mentoring and training of other team members.
• Responsible for your safety and the others around you.

Who we’re looking for

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Successfully completed a relevant apprenticeship to level 3.
• Have SC clearance or be able to achieve this.
• Have the ability to qualify as a Pond Authorised Person and pass the PIE Technician’s requirements.
• A level of academic qualification is an advantage but not required.
• Nuclear experience is beneficial although training will be given.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.