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Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Nuclear Waste Engineer on a basis in Kent. You will be expected to be on site full time - 4 day working week.
To provide a quality and responsive waste management service for the decommissioning projects and site infrastructure in order to secure compliant disposal of waste volumes and assist the execution of key waste targets delivered from the projects.

Provision of technical support within the Waste Management organisation.
To provide technical support to projects and relay the clear expectations of waste management.
Provide technical support to current and future project design and implementation.
Provide authoritative advice for internal and external stakeholders.
Carry out timely investigation of events as required and identify improvements.
Commit to continuous improvement of waste programmes/strategies.
Contribute to the effective development and delivery of training within own area of specialism.
Design, delivery and evaluation of training, acting as coach and mentor.
Support colleague's learning and development through knowledge sharing, task instruction etc.
As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to support delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence.
Comply with the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments. Support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety Environment and QualityEssential

Knowledge of environmental issues including practices, policies, legislation and stakeholders relating to radioactive and non-radioactive waste management
Relevant experience in nuclear industry in areas of waste management/decommissioning experience
Candidate should be able to work solo, be proactive and organised
Experience of authoring technical work, verification, radiological fingerprints experience, characterisation background
HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification (NQF Level 5) in a scientific, environmental or engineering disciplineDesirable

Experience in developing waste inventories together with records management
Dangerous Good Safety Advisor Certificate
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We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this role informally.

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