Lead Waste Engineer

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Job description

Magnox is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK's civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At Magnox, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn't be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

Hear from the Hiring Manager:

"My team's primary focus is the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of waste management operations. I would like to welcome an individual that can bring radiological and environmental knowledge to our team and support with the optimisation of waste management solutions for the business".

Key Deliverables:

Manage a small team of waste specialists, taking responsibility for performance management, control and supervision, communications, resource management and management of systems and processes.
Provision of waste management advice/communications to various internal and external stakeholders, including our regulators.
Oversee the off-site disposal of waste consignments (rad and non-rad) and ensure site waste operation activities are executed safely and compliantly
Contribute to the effective development and delivery of training within own area of specialism.
Commit to the continuous improvement of waste activities and contribute to programme strategy development.
Provision of BAT studies, sampling/analysis plans, characterisation reports and other similar waste enabling activities.
Deputise as required for the Head of Waste

Qualifications and Experience:

ESSENTIAL - HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification (NQF Level 5) in a scientific, environmental or engineering discipline.
ESSENTIAL - Knowledge of environmental issues including practices, policies, legislation and stakeholders relating to radioactive and non-radioactive waste management
ESSENTIAL - Relevant experience in nuclear industry, ideally in areas of waste management
ESSENTIAL - Experience transporting dangerous goods and radioactive material

Benefits Package

Progression is available within the pay bands which does exceed the higher end of the range provided
Flexible working - where possible
25 days (equivalent) annual leave - option to buy or sell up to 5 days each year
Participation in Company Bonus Scheme (up to £4,500 per annum based on corporate objectives)
Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount
Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development

Additional Information:

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Magnox we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.