Gen Ops Tech

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.

About the role

**Hear from the hiring manager**:

- The Sizewell A Decommissioning Team are looking to recruit a General Operations Technician who is enthusiastic, highly driven and focused on safely delivering the decommissioning mission._
- This is a General Operations Technician role, who will be required to be trained, gain decommissioning experience and integrate seamlessly into a highly skilled and experienced decommissioning team. The Operative will primarily be required to work within the Ponds Programme but may need to support the Plant and Structures Programme when required._
- It is a key decommissioning role to safely deliver the portfolio of decommissioning works._

**Key responsibilities**:

- Drive and deliver the decommissioning mission, as instructed by your Team Leader
- Maintain the standards required in personal, industrial, radiological, and nuclear safety procedures by ensuring compliance with Site and Control documentation.
- Complies with the Health, Safety, Security, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments. Support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality on Site.
- Actively support and encourage the use of Human Performance Error Prevention Tools.
- Complete specialist training / hold authorisations for current and future decommissioning processes identified by the programme to maintain adequate SQEPness (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons) for decommissioning activities during the life cycle of the programme.
- Gain authorisation for entry to radiologically controlled areas up to and including R4 / C4 for decommissioning and compliance activities (must be able to wear a respirator).
- Ensure you remain personally SQEP for the role by enrolling on requested MLMS courses and attending mandatory training within agreed timescales. The training required includes, but not limited to being a Classified Worker under the IRRs, becoming a ‘Competent Person’ under the E&M Safety Rules and gaining/maintaining the Nuclear Occupational First Aid (NOFA) qualification and associated authorisation.
- Always upholds Company values by putting safe delivery and environmental protection first; building trust by acting with integrity and respect for others; and ensuring that we promote and support innovation and efficiency to achieve successful delivery of the decommissioning mission.
- Assist in the training and development of team members and be trained to be a member of the decommissioning rescue team.
- Assist with maintaining decommissioning rigging store compliance, liaising with LOLER insurance inspector and recording rigging equipment.

**Qualifications**:
**Education / Qualifications / Training - Essential (E) / Desirable (D)**
- Appropriate technical qualification e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC, NVQ (NQF Level 2) or relevant experience - **E**

**Experience / Knowledge -**
- Experience of working in an industrial environment** - E**:

- Appreciation of RSA and IRR requirements** - D**:

- Plant Operations in areas assigned** - D**:

- Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry** - D**

**Benefits Package**
- Flexible working - where possible.
- Equivalent of 25 days (185 hours) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year) - option to buy or sell up to one week 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.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

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.

We are happy to talk flexible work