Waste Officer

Job title:

Waste Officer

Company

Atomic Weapons Establishment

Job description

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.AWE is looking for Waste Officers.We are looking for new staff to join our team of Waste Officers. Waste Officers are assigned to facilities and projects and are the local point of contact for waste issues. Their aim is to drive down the presence of legacy or problematic wastes and ensure new arisings are dealt with swiftly. Whilst the requirement is to be involved with all wastes, you will use, or significantly develop, your knowledge in radioactive waste management for this role.Location – Reading / Basingstoke AreaSalary – £36,000 with progression opportunity as you develop in the role.As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and trainingEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesA generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site.Following completion of our internal training and demonstrating suitable experience, post holders will be appointed as a Waste Officer for Radioactive, Controlled and Aqueous wastes. If you are successful in this role there is the opportunity to gain training and experience and be promoted to the next level once you meet the relevant criteria. Timescales for this would vary.In this role, you will be involved waste minimisation, storage and containment; and waste identification, characterisation and compliant acceptance requirements to ensure appropriate disposal by our waste operations teams.Whilst not considered a check list, we are looking for our new Waste Officers to have –A basic understanding of the general principles of radioactivity and awareness of radiological instrumentation.Awareness of the regulatory regime for all wastes including Radioactive wastes.Awareness of Environmental Management Systems, audits, inspections, and investigations.Self-confidence to challenge long established processes and activities to influence for change and manage waste in line with the waste hierarchy/BAT (Best available techniques).Good problem-solving skills, an inquisitive nature and desire to drive constant improvement.Good communicator both written & oral with staff and stakeholders at all levels.A scientific, technical, or engineering background i.e Degree, HND/C or relevant working experience.The ability to understand technical aspects of radioactive waste handling, processing, disposal, and legislation.Will be a team player with a professional approach and enthusiasm to learn and understand radioactive waste.All candidates must be willing and able to apply for and maintain the correct security clearance for this role.#LI-ZBNext steps:Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Expected salary

Location

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:23:04 GMT

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