Radiation Protection Technician
- Employer
- Welsh Government
- Location
- Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station Maentwrog Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 4DT
- Salary
- £12,750 per year
- Closing date
- 1 Feb 2022
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- Specialism
- Science / Research
- Sector
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Science
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Intermediate
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Undisclosed
Job Details
Duties
A Radiation Protection Technician provides radiological monitoring services at the work face within the nuclear industry to protect people, plant and the environment from the adverse effects of ionising radiation and contamination.
Radiation Protection Technicians use specialist instruments to carry out radiological protection monitoring for people, by taking readings of surface and airborne contamination levels and radiation dose rates, recording the readings detected and responding accordingly.
Key duties/responsibilities
1) Undertake radiological surveys, decontamination activities and prepare survey reports
2) Prepare work locations to ensure control of radiological hazards
3) Ensure staff abide by good radiological protection practices; and
4) Maintain compliance with radiological standards
Additional information
Working Information
Working hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday (7:25-17:00) if appointed at Traws.
37 hours per week - Monday to Friday (08:00-16:30 Monday - Thursday; 08:00-13:00 Friday) if appointed at Wylfa.
Salary:
1st Year - £12,750
1st Year after 6 months - £14,250
2nd Year - £17,202
Training Provider
• Coleg Menai
• Length of training - 24 months
• Training will be delivered via day release
Requirements
Skills
Effective oral & written communication skills
Strong numeracy skills
Good problem solving skills
Ability to pay close attention to detail
A pro-active approach
A ‘can-do' attitude
The willingness and ability to work as part of a team
An interest in a career in Radiological Protection; and
A commitment to safety
Qualifications
Five GCSEs in the 9 to 3 (A* to D) range, ideally including maths and science
Language
Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No
Course details
Qualification:
Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship
About the employer
Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station
Maentwrog
Blaenau Ffestiniog
LL41 4DT
Disability confident
No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Applications for this opportunity will close on 31st March 2022, with interviews/assessment days taking place throughout May/June 2022
Company
Why an apprenticeship?
As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer. A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.
At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.
What apprenticeships are available?
We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board: Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.
If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link. Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts. You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply you:
- will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
- will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
- will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.
ALS eligibility
Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:
- you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
- you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject
What are the benefits?
How much will I be paid?
You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500.
You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
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