Role: Operator
Digital/Non Digital: Non Digital
Headcount: 1
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Thurso
IR35: Inside
Client qualify for GIS: Yes (Disability Confident Scheme)
A vacancy has arisen within Site Services, Waste Operations and Logistics for an Operator. The purpose of the post is to decommission the client site safely. The job holder will provide support to processes that are relied on for the safe decommissioning of the client site.
Main Responsibilities:
Operate ancillary equipment such as cranes, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, LGVs and fork lift trucks
Undertake operational monitoring
Carry out routine plant, fire and emergency checks identifying unusual trends and system/component failures and assist in its resolution
Prepare radiation/contaminated controlled work areas including radiological containments as necessary
Prepare and operate in alpha or beta-gamma radiation/contaminated controlled work areas including decommissioning activities
Minimise and package radioactive materials
Remove and transfer hazardous materials etc. to designated storage locations
Carry out routine and non-routine operational activities including support to plant improvements and repairs as appropriate
Undertake operational maintenance in compliance with the maintenance schedule
Be required to undertake shift working as operational needs demand
Perform the responsibilities of Management Appointments relevant to the post
Skills/Experience:
Basic skills in numeracy and literacy
Experience and trained to drive fork lift trucks
Glovebox trained and experienced in posting operations
Plant knowledge with experience/interest of a mechanical nature
Must be able to work as part of a team and be flexible, ensuring that the Waste Facility meets the demands of the donor facilities
Operate overhead cranes
Strictly follow written procedures. It is a key requirement that the operators appreciate and adhere to the quality systems in the facility
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
