Defence Shift PIE Technician

4 weeks ago


Seascale, Cumbria, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Full time
Main Responsibilities

To work as part of the PIE team in the breakdown, inspection and measurement of highly active materials in support of the Defence PIE programme.

To work as part of a shift team within the designated shift pattern.

Adhere to the Health and Safety, Quality and Security requirements as stipulated by NNL, the site licence company and the project.

To be an equipment operator, responsible for maintaining their equipment (via the engineering team or suppliers where necessary), responsible for training of others where required.

Maintain logbooks and record sheets for sample testing and traceability and to ensure all relevant regulations and procedures are understood and adhered to.

To ensure all work is completed safely and accurately maintaining traceability and quality at all times.

To communicate and work with the Technical Leads, Shift Team Leaders and Capability Manager to provide design and operational support in the manufacture of equipment to support PIE related activities

To carry out remote handling operations in AHF to deliver work packages as directed by the Shift Team Leader.

To carry out First Aider at Work role, to maintain minimum staffing levels for shifts.

Essential Criteria

Experience of working within an industrial environment and delivering work to time, cost and quality.

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team of operations and technical staff to deploy specially designed equipment.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to take on technical information for training.

First Aider at Work (training provided if needed).

British citizen as defined in the British Nationality Act 1981 (British Nationality Act 1981 (legislation.gov.uk)). Please note if you hold a dual nationality, of which one nationality is British, you may still be considered but this is dependent on your dual nationality.

Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria

Previous shift working.

Knowledge of NDT measurement techniques.

Monitored radiation worker (or ability to become so).

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Nuclear Laboratory as a Defence Shift PIE Technician.

As a member of the PIE team, you will be responsible for working as part of a shift team within the designated shift pattern, adhering to Health and Safety, Quality and Security requirements, and maintaining logbooks and record sheets for sample testing and traceability.

You will also be responsible for communicating and working with Technical Leads, Shift Team Leaders and Capability Manager to provide design and operational support in the manufacture of equipment to support PIE related activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within an industrial environment and delivering work to time, cost and quality, as well as excellent communication skills and the ability to take on technical information for training.

Additionally, the candidate should be a British citizen as defined in the British Nationality Act 1981 and have the ability to obtain SC level security clearance.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high degree of nuclear professionalism, adhering and contributing to a positive health and safety culture.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including sector leading Family-Focused Policies, attractive pension plans, and annual leave.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Join us and be part of a team that is making a real-world impact in the field of nuclear science.



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