Decommissioning Operatives – Harwell to AWE
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Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire, with a move to AWE Aldermaston after 6 months
Contract Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months at Harwell, followed by a further 2 years at AWE
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00am–5:00pm
Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour PAYE
Overtime: Potential overtime available – 1.5x on weekdays and 2x at weekends
Clearance: No existing clearance required to start. BPSS will be processed by the client, with SC clearance required for the subsequent AWE placement.
Job Overview
We are currently looking for Decommissioning Operatives to support a project at Harwell, with the opportunity to move onto a long-term project at AWE Aldermaston after the initial six months.
You will support the decontamination and decommissioning of plant, equipment and facilities, helping ensure work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Decontaminating plant, equipment and facilities.
Dismantling and size-reducing plant and equipment.
Carrying out plant checks, routine maintenance and general housekeeping.
Controlling, minimising and processing radioactive waste in line with client requirements.
Preparing work areas, materials and equipment.
Operating process plant and materials-handling equipment to support site activities.
Essential Requirements
Valid CSCS card.
Relevant NVQ, CPCS or NPORS qualification.
Willingness to undergo client BPSS checks and progress to SC clearance for the AWE placement. xsabvtc
A strong commitment to health and safety and following site procedures.
If you are interested in this role, and would like to hear more, please apply with your up to date CV and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps...
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