We are looking for a Radiological Protection Technician to work in our site in Port Clarence, Middlesbrough. This is a full-time role paying up to £45,000 plus excellent benefits.
About the role:
As a Radiological Protection Technician you will be responsible for the coordination of radioactive waste, radioactive protection monitoring, compliance surveys and conducting environmental cleaning activities.
What you'll be doing:
Undertake and support radiological protection monitoring duties across the site.
Manage the servicing of controlled area change rooms.
Undertake radiological compliance surveys.
Maintain and manage site stock to ensure compliance with the site's permit and other regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy recording and interpreting data with ability to implement actions based on results.
Perform and coordinate environmental cleaning and contamination control activities to ensure radiation doses are maintained ALARP.
Collect samples from routine air monitoring and assess using scintillation counting instruments.
Assist in coordinating plant and radiological equipment maintenance (reactive and preventative) including inspections to ensure safety and compliance of all site activities.
Comply with regulatory and organisational requirements.
Be responsible for the correct use, testing of, monitoring of radiological protection equipment and for the radiological protection of the operations team.
What we are looking for:
NVQ Level 3 Health Physics
Experience in the field of radiological protection.
Proven ability to use radiation detection and monitoring instrumentation and equipment.
IOSH Working Safely preferred.
HNC or above in Engineering Discipline or Chemistry (desirable)
Experience in a nuclear facility or a related field
Ability to use, coordinate maintenance of radiological instrumentation and equipment.
Target and data driven decision making.
Experience of the waste industry would be advantageous.
Strong technical knowledge with proven initiative-taking critical thinking skills and ability to give informed instruction to resolution.
Good and practical knowledge of processing compliance and enforcement in a nuclear or waste industry.
Closing Date: Monday 9th March, 2026
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates through our recruitment process.