Senior Waste Specialist

2 days ago

Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

AWE is looking for a Senior Waste Specialist to Act as a Subject Matter expert for the management of Radioactive Waste within the Business.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area

**Salary**: £42,000 - £66,400 (dependent on experience)

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

- Market leading contributory pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year plus every other Friday off)
- Flexible working hours
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)
- Specifying the functional requirements and standards to which the Radioactive Waste Route and site shall operate.
- Providing technical direction and definitive advice to AWE on the management of Radioactive Waste.
- Setting, or support to the setting, of Strategy, Standards, Procedures and Guidance to ensure a consistent interpretation of relevant policies and legislation across AWE.
- Drive improvement in the management of RA waste.
- Liaise with the ONR, EA and other stakeholders as appropriate for waste related matters.
- Provide Waste Officer training and support maintenance of competent waste officer resource.
- Deliver inspection programme against processes including (legislation, internal standards, procedures and guidance).
- Maintain Nuclear and EPR16 Baseline Roles
- A recognised degree in science or engineering enhanced by experience or post-graduate qualification; or equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and/or experience.
- Experience working in a responsible role within a relevant waste management or waste regulatory field.
- Knowledge of the Environmental Management System and the requirements of ISO 14001.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements appropriate to the job.
- Experience of managing a small team would be preferred but training will be given

LI-SW

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country’s nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

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