Nuclear Material Control Technician

Nuclear Material Control Technician Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £27,825 - £33,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Nuclear Material Control Technician in our Nuclear Materials Control team working within our Operations function. As a Nuclear Material Control Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring all processing, movements and storage of Nuclear Materials are carried out in accordance with procedures, Assist the Accountable Nuclear Materials Inventory Holder with duties in accordance with the Nuclear Material Accountancy & Control manual. You will comply with and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, Operate Nuclear Materials accountancy systems, assist with the production of key accountancy related reports Prepared to undertake shift work if required. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. We'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Good organisational, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to work in operational, controlled high hazard and highly regulated environments A high level of standard education in Maths and English, minimum GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent Ability to work methodically to prescriptive instructions, with a high level of attention to detail Basic understanding of MS Office applications including Word and Excel Knowledge of basic health and safety practice Ability to work both as part of a team and independently Most importantly you will be working with a remarkable team supporting the delivery of extraordinary things. You'll Be Set for Success If you have some of the following skills and experience: Knowledge of Inventory Control, storage, handling and movement of Radioactive/Hazardous Materials Knowledge of radiological and criticality safety hazard management Experience of working within an engineering or manufacturing environment You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Due to the nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Typically 4 days onsite per week. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. LI-DV ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Reading, GB

Posted Date: 5/10/2025