Operator

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting site waste management activities, ensuring waste is safely received, segregated, stored and transferred in accordance with environmental permits, site procedures and regulatory requirements.

Working within a busy operational environment, you will contribute to maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping, compliance and customer service while supporting the delivery of waste management services across the site.

Main Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and process waste consignments entering the Waste Management Compound.
• Segregate and package waste streams in accordance with site procedures and waste acceptance criteria.
• Operate plant and equipment including forklifts, telehandlers, compactors and skip-loading equipment (subject to competency).
• Perform waste transfers and support skip exchange activities.
• Undertake operational maintenance in compliance with the maintenance schedule
• Carry out routine plant, fire and emergency checks identifying unusual trends and system/component failures and assist in its resolution
• Carry out routine and non-routine operational activities including support to plant improvements and repairs as appropriate
• Operate ancillary equipment such as cranes, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, LGVs and fork lift trucks
• Remove and transfer hazardous materials etc. to designated storage locations
• Undertake site surveillance tasks as appropriate
• Perform the responsibilities of Authorisations relevant to post

What We're Looking For;

Essential Requirements

• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Ability to work safely within a regulated industrial environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to complete operational records accurately.
• Demonstrable commitment to maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Full UK HGV driving licence.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Post specific physical capability analysis assessment

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within waste management, logistics, industrial operations or facility operations.
• Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
• Telehandler or plant operator certification.
• Experience working under environmental permits and waste regulations.
• Knowledge of waste segregation and recycling processes.
• Experience handling hazardous or controlled waste streams.

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

• Play an integral role in a critical national programme
• Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
• Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
• Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
• Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options

Interviews are expected week commencing Monday 30th of November 2026. Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early application.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk

Please note:  All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks.  For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.