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 Waste Technician, based at our Capenhurst site location. You'll carry out safe operations in accordance with SSOW and company/operating instructions. Operate plant equipment to ensure delivery to programmes. Work with a high quality of attention to detail to ensure compliant inspection, storage and processing of radioactive materials related to Operations and its associated activities. Contribute to the improvement of a safe environment and general housekeeping in your area of responsibility. Where appropriate, assist in the training and development of others to appropriate standards. Comply with all legislative, regulatory, and company policy standards and procedures, such as safety, quality, risk, and security. Carry out waste management activities such as sorting, segregating, sampling, assay/characterisation, processing, and collection/transport.
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.
What you'll do:
1. Deliver waste operations provision for UUK, UCP, and UNS.
2. Ensure all activities are carried out in a way that ensures a high standard of conventional safety in accordance with the HASAW Act.
3. Identify and implement opportunities to improve the operations process.
4. Undertake continuous improvements and support the business with input into problem-solving activities.
5. Complete work as identified in the weekly schedule and the WMF Performance Centre.
6. Escalate any concerns on failure to meet the schedule requirements to the relevant personnel within UNS Waste Operations and Waste Service.
7. Ensure training profile is up to date to maximise SQEP ability.
8. Undertake Health Physics monitoring of waste destined for off-site disposal.
What do you need to thrive in this role?
1. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
2. Working towards or an appointed Level 2 Health Physics Monitor.
3. A clean Driving Licence.
4. Forklift truck license to carry out material handling. B1 license is essential while B2 and B3 are both desirable.
5. Competent in the use of Materials Handling based waste operations.
What can you 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:
* Capenhurst based roles - NON-SHIFT
* 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.
* 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.
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.
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