Successfully complete a 2 year training programme to become a fully qualified health physics surveyor at Dounreay.
Job Description
Vacancies have arisen within site services for health physics surveyor trainees to support the ongoing decommissioning programme. The training programme will last for 2 years and will include an NVQ in Radiological Protection. Throughout the training your progress will be monitored and assessed against Dounreay standards. You will compile an evidence folder, demonstrating your areas of learning with accredited certificates of completion for elements of your training.
After shortlisting those candidates invited to interview will require to undertake a short hand writing assessment.
Main responsibilities:
- Undertake radiation and contamination surveying both on the Dounreay site and offsite in accordance with the defined routine monitoring programme
- Undertake the changing of air sample and duct sample filter papers, and undertake counting of the filters to determine the activity present
- Support site operations as they progress by monitoring the radiological conditions and reporting the results
- Undertake surveying operations in areas with enhanced levels of radioactive contamination wearing appropriate PPE/RPE
- Review and support the production of health physics documentation
- Assist with the familiarisation and training of health physics staff
- Be required to participate in emergency on-call arrangements
- Perform the responsibilities of local/management appointments relevant to post
Aptitudes and experience:
- Minimum of 3 national 5’s at grade C or equivalent, including english, mathematics and one science subject
- Open, flexible approach to work and prepared to undergo training
- The ability to communicate effectively with staff/contractors at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Required to be designated as a classified worker and as such must be 18 years old or over on or before 1st January 2026 in accordance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017
The successful candidates will be required to undergo security clearance checks.
Interviews to be held:
Week commencing 27 October 2025
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process then contact [email protected] at the appropriate time so that we can make any necessary reasonable adjustment.
NRS attracts an excellent Benefits package:
- Standard full time working week with every third Friday off (unless subject to shift work). This working pattern equates to approximately 17 days additional holidays per year
- Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, and in addition, 8 days statutory public holidays, 2 and a half days privilege holidays and 2 and a half days Christmas/New Year closure holidays
- Paid overtime available
- Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount
- Annual company bonus payment of up to 5% basic salary as at 31 March
- Relocation assistance (where appropriate)
- Dounreay recognises individual and team achievements or exemplary safe behaviour through the award of vouchers
- Maternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave and paternity leave that offers enhanced payments above the statutory minimum requirements for qualifying employees
- Additional paid time off for training purposes for local volunteer services such as the retained Fire Service, the Coastguard Rescue Service and Scottish Mountain Rescue. NRS also provide the same support to our employees in the Reserve Forces
- Access to our onsite Occupational Health Service
- Access to Aviva Digicare+ Workplace Health package which includes free annual health check, access to a digital GP, nutritional consultations, mental health consultations and second medical opinions
- Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App
- Cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees
- Company sick pay scheme
- Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development
- We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS)
At Dounreay we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We therefore actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone can perform at their best.
Dounreay is a member of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria, Dounreay will interview the best candidates from within that group.
