Internal Vacancies

The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact David Thomson.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

Job Description for Senior Materials Assessor:

This is where your skills play a critical role in keeping everyone safe. Working in Safety, Security & Safeguards gives you the chance to make your mark on some hugely interesting projects. UKNNL does work that nobody else in the sector is doing, and this means we need experts like you to make it possible, whilst keeping everyone safe. We’re committed to using nuclear science to benefit society for years to come. This means that you can build a long and successful career here whilst playing a meaningful role in delivering cleaner energy, reducing waste and keeping colleagues and the public out of harm’s way.

Safely deliver high quality materials assessment and plant inspection, condition monitoring and development support to chemical process and decommissioning plant on the Sellafield site.

Main Responsibilities for Senior Materials Assessor:

• Carry out materials assessments/plant inspections/condition assessments using a variety of visual and metallurgical tools and techniques.
• Area and equipment ownership including all associated documentation and arranging engineers’ visits for calibration and maintenance.
• Task Supervision within UKNNL facilities and Competent Supervisor for activities on the wider Sellafield site.
• Produce quality certification/technical reports of assessments together with relevant conclusions and recommendations where appropriate.
• Help develop proposals for materials assessment and corrosion monitoring techniques and tooling to access difficult/harsh environments to address customer requirements and challenges.
• Provide expert advice on materials, tools and techniques, condition monitoring and lifetime assessment.

Essential Criteria for Senior Materials Assessor:

• A degree in a materials science, mechanical engineering or chemical engineering or HND/HNC with significant experience.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to safety and security and other EHSS&Q requirements.
• Experience of preparation of all safety and management documentation to enable and maintain safe operations.
• Ability to understand and solve customer related technical issues and challenges with a proactive and flexible approach to customer support and project delivery to ensure requirements and expectations are met and exceeded.
• Radiation Protection Supervisor for Radiation Generators (RPS(RG) to be able to use the Positive Materials Identification (PMI) equipment.
• Experience in preparation of PUWER and COSHH assessments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven experience of writing high quality technical reports capturing results and recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Senior Materials Assessor:

• A PhD in a relevant materials science or engineering based discipline.
• A good understanding of the UKNNL business, its role in the Nuclear Industry and the challenges it is likely to face in the future.
• Some existing knowledge of the Sellafield site, waste treatment and decommissioning operations.