Job Description

Appointment type

Permanent

Full time/part time

Full time

Job category

Operations

Location

Dounreay

Salary range

32,005 to 40,983

Closing Date

26/09/2025

Reference

202/25





Vacancies have arisen within site services for health physics surveyors to monitor the workplace and equipment, including transit items, to determine the levels of radiation and contamination present, and allow for the authorised movement of items. The job holder will carry out delegated responsibilities through the health physics service as detailed below:


Undertake surveys and report the results of radiological monitoring to Dounreay management in a timely manner using defined reporting procedures ensuring compliance with IRR17 regulation 20: monitoring of designated areas Report on identified problems and incidents and provide support and advice, within the boundaries of the role, to establishing causes, identifying, recommending, and implementing solutions Assess the effectiveness of health physics procedures and provide required amendments and changes Responsible for radiological monitoring and issuing of clearance certificates ensuring completion of reports Responsible for selection of the correct radiological instrument considering radiation type and the environment Utilise diagnostic techniques to identify any operational faults with radiological protection equipment Control and issue dosimetry for entry into high radiation areas Undertake the changing of air sample and duct sample filter papers and undertake counting of the filters to determine the activity present Prepare and operate in alpha or beta-gamma radiation/contaminated controlled work areas Mentor trainee development Be required to undertake shift working as operational needs demand Be part of the on-call emergency response team including local response to NRS/Vulcan NRTE and nationally as part of the RADSAFE arrangements Perform the responsibilities of local and management appointments relevant to the post including authorised source user

Aptitudes and experience:

City and Guilds in Radiation Safety Practice Level 1 or NVQ Level 2 in Radiation Safety or recognised equivalent qualification Relevant health physics monitoring experience Post specific physical capability analysis

Interviews to be held:

Week commencing Monday 6 October2025




If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process then contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so that we can make any necessary reasonable adjustment.

NRS attracts an excellent Benefits package:

Standard full time working week with every third Friday off (unless subject to shift work). This working pattern equates to approximately 17 days additional holidays per year Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, and in addition, 8 days statutory public holidays, 2 and a half days privilege holidays and 2 and a half days Christmas/New Year closure holidays Paid overtime available Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount Annual company bonus payment of up to 5% basic salary as at 31 March Relocation assistance (where appropriate) Dounreay recognises individual and team achievements or exemplary safe behaviour through the award of vouchers Maternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave and paternity leave that offers enhanced payments above the statutory minimum requirements for qualifying employees Additional paid time off for training purposes for local volunteer services such as the retained Fire Service, the Coastguard Rescue Service and Scottish Mountain Rescue. NRS also provide the same support to our employees in the Reserve Forces Access to our onsite Occupational Health Service Access to Aviva Digicare+ Workplace Health package which includes free annual health check, access to a digital GP, nutritional consultations, mental health consultations and second medical opinions Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App Cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees Company sick pay scheme Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS)

At Dounreay we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We therefore actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone can perform at their best.



Dounreay is a member of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria, Dounreay will interview the best candidates from within that group.