Job Description
Our client in the nuclear sector is currently seeking a highly skilled Operations Technician for a contract role at their site in Dounreay.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy plant such as forklift trucks (up to 48Te), telehandlers, tractors, and trailers
- Be prepared to undertake Terberg Shuntmaster training
- Carry out routine and non-routine vehicle activities including pre-use inspections and defect reporting
- Collect and transport wastes and other logistic-related tasks in support of site projects
- Prepare and distribute various types of approved waste containers and packages to projects
- Undertake operational monitoring
- Carry out routine plant, fire, and emergency checks, identifying unusual trends and system/component failures
- Perform the responsibilities of management appointments relevant to the post
Job Requirements:
- SC Clearance and Security Cleared
- Experience as an Operations Technician
- Proficiency in operating forklifts and other heavy plant equipment
- Strong understanding of routine and non-routine vehicle activities
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Preparedness to undertake relevant training as necessary
- Ability to conduct pre-use inspections and defect reporting accurately
- Willingness to cover the cost of Drugs & Alcohol testing and a DBS check prior to starting onsite
Additional Information:
- Security Clearance: SC
- Interview Process: Face to Face in Hoy, Thurso
- 75 Travel & Subsistence can be claimed per day by any ASWs travelling outside commuting distance to the Dounreay site
- Drugs & Alcohol testing and DBS check required prior to starting onsite
If you are a security-cleared Operations Technician looking for a challenging role within the nuclear industry, we encourage you to apply now and join our client’s team at Dounreay.