Have you ever wondered what it takes to safely and responsibly manage waste created during complex decommissioning projects? Our team is made up of highly skilled and experienced professionals who operate the essential plant and equipment that ensure waste is processed and disposed of in a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible way. We’re excited to welcome an individual who brings strong technical knowledge and hands‑on experience to help us maintain the highest standards of operational safety and compliance.
As part of our dedicated Waste Management team, you’ll play a key role in supporting safe operations, tackling meaningful challenges, and contributing to the long-term success of our decommissioning mission. You’ll be surrounded by experienced professionals, supported with training, and encouraged to grow your capability across a variety of specialist tasks.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this varied and practical role, you will:
- Carry out waste management activities—including packaging, transporting, collecting, and controlling waste—ensuring safe and compliant handling at all times.
- Conduct advanced Health Physics monitoring duties and support routine safety checks on plant and equipment, maintaining high safety standards.
- Operate specialist waste volume reduction equipment and assist with the dismantling and removal of hazardous structures, materials, cables and equipment.
- Support routine maintenance on waste‑management equipment, update signage and control of waste management controlled lay down areas and containers.
- May be required to carry out additional roles such as crane operation, forklift driving, or rigging (with training provided).
Who are we looking for
Are you someone who thrives in hands‑on technical environments and enjoys putting your skills to work where they really matter? If you’re looking for a role that builds on your practical experience, develops your specialist capability, and places you at the centre of safe and compliant site operations, then this opportunity could be the perfect next step.
You will have:
- A recognised technical qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ (NQF Level 2) or equivalent relevant experience that demonstrates strong practical ability.
- Proven experience working in an industrial setting, with the confidence to operate safely and effectively in busy operational environments.
Candidates with experience in waste management or industrial waste processes will be well‑positioned, particularly if they also bring an understanding of radiological matters and nuclear safety standards. Existing authorisations to operate forklifts or telehandlers are an addedadvantage, though a willingness to develop these skills is equally welcomed as part of our commitment to ongoing training and capability growth.
If you’re ready to be part of a team where your skills truly make a difference—and where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute—we’d love to hear from you.
Some reasons we think you'll love it here
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Please note: All successful candidates will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.
At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We want to ensure you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
We offer flexibility on base location for multi-site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible
