Job Title: Document Controller
Location: Warrington, Cheshire + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Shape The Future of Clean Energy and National Security
At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Document Controller, at our Warrington, Cheshire site.
The role
As a Document Controller, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our defence and engineering projects by ensuring the accurate management and control of essential documentation. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working on high-impact projects that contribute to national security and innovation in engineering.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to
1. Register and capture documents in the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), including Cavendish, client, and subcontractor documentation
2. Review document formats, coding, and ensuring adherence to approval processes
3. Circulate documents for review, acceptance, and information sharing
4. Provide daily, weekly, and monthly status reports
5. Archiving, closing out, and handing over documentation at project completion
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Warrington, Cheshire with a minimum of two days onsite per week. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Essential experience of the Document Controller:
6. Experience applying document management in a complex environment
7. Recent and relevant experience in a similar role within a regulated industry
8. Awareness of contracting methodologies (e.g. FIDIC, NEC3, JCT)
9. Advanced knowledge of document management techniques and toolsets
Qualifications for the Document Controller:
10. A relevant qualification in Information Management or Document Control is advantageous
11. A National Diploma in Business Administration (Level 3) or equivalent is preferred
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (
What we offer
12. Generous holiday allowance
13. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
14. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
20. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
21. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Cavendish
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