Radiological Instrumentation Specialist

Radiological Instrumentation Specialist

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: -38,020 - -50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it''s not just a job, it''s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

The Radiological Instrumentation & Calibration (RI&C) group deliver a comprehensive capability in the fields of conventional and radiological metrology. The position is within the instrument calibration and repair team, with connections to the wider radiation metrology field. The team is responsible for processing several thousand calibrations per year using specialised equipment. As a Radiological Instrumentation Specialist, you will be required to work as part of a small team of scientists responsible for the technical underpinning of the calibration services, working under the established Technical Leads.

Responsibilities include:

Contribute to the delivery of key services provided by RI&C by:

• Provision of regulatory testing and calibration of ionising radiation instrumentation
• Work towards appointment as a Qualified Person (QP) under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
• Evaluation of new radiological instrumentation
• Supervision of periodic calibrations
• Training of staff

Compliance monitoring of calibration systems by:

• Validation against relevant standards
• Maintenance of traceability to (inter)national standards
• Carrying out internal audits
• Providing updates to senior colleagues on status of work via briefings / presentations / reports, with recommendations

Building/maintaining excellent working relationships with industry peers by:

• Attend and be part of working groups which review and comment on relevant British / international standards and UK Good Practice Guides
• Internal Ministry of Defence community of practice
• Industry conferences and meetings
• UKAS assessments

Preparation and maintenance of internal and external documentation including scientific reports, process instructions and training materials

Advising stakeholders from varying technical backgrounds, including support in addressing customer complaints / technical queries

Support team leaders, other process owners and other AWE technical experts as required

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Self-motivation and initiative to continually drive own progress, taking responsibility to propose and implement solutions
• Physics degree or equivalent
• Ability to analyse scientific, technical and operational problems
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant BS, ISO and IEC standards
• Good interpersonal and written communications skills, able to use the appropriate style and method for a wide range of situations and media
• Enthusiasm for the subject with the ability to enthuse others
• Understand, and commitment to, equality of opportunity and good working relationships
• Hold, or be willing and able to attain, Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we''d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Planning and implementing challenging projects, project management principles, techniques, and tools
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles, methods, challenges, standards and legislation associated within ionising radiation metrology
• Working in an ISO 17025 accredited lab environment
• Delivering formal lectures and training
• Working in a customer facing team that delivers technically complex services in an area with stringent technical requirements
• Working in an auditor role

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The ''Working at AWE'' page on our website is where you can find full details in the ''AWE Benefits Guide''.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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