Health Physics Technician

Role: Health Physics Monitor/Technician

Location: Capenhurst, Cheshire, UK

Position Type: Permanent / Full-Time

About the Client:

Our client is a leading international nuclear engineering and radiation protection specialist with a reputation for delivering world-class safety services across the UK and Europe. Working on high-profile nuclear decommissioning, generation, and new-build projects, they provide an environment focused on technical excellence, career progression, and an uncompromised safety culture.

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified and proactive Health Physics Monitor / Technician to join the operational team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing essential radiation protection services on-site, ensuring that all personnel, equipment, and environments are safe from radiological hazards and compliant with stringent industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Radiological Surveys: Conduct routine and non-routine radiation and contamination surveys of workplaces, plant equipment, and materials using specialized monitoring instruments.

• Workforce Support: Provide health physics coverage for maintenance, operations, and engineering teams working within radiologically controlled areas.

• Dose Control: Issue and monitor personal dosimetry, establishing safe stay times and working parameters for personnel in specific zones.

• Contamination Control: Monitor personnel, tools, and waste transferring out of controlled areas to prevent the spread of contamination. Set up physical barriers and step-off pads as required.

• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all radiological surveys, logs, and safety documentation in accordance with statutory regulations and site procedures.

• Emergency Response: Assist with response protocols and decontamination efforts in the event of an incident or unexpected alarm.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Proven track record working as a Health Physics Monitor / Radiation Protection Technician within the UK nuclear sector (decommissioning, power generation, or defense).

• Qualifications: Relevant industry-recognized qualifications, such as City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Radiation Protection, NVQ in Radiation Protection, or equivalent internal site-specific monitoring certifications.

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in operating a variety of handheld radiological monitoring instruments (dose rate meters, contamination monitors, air samplers).

• Clearance: Ability to obtain or currently holding UK Security Clearance (SC level preferred).

• Attributes: Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to safety.

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