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Instrument Assistant

  • Location: Seascale
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted almost 2 years ago

  • Sector: Nuclear
  • Contact: John McVeigh
  • Contact Email: jmcveigh@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01946 820 002
  • Duration: 12 months+
  • Start Date: 13 May 2022
  • Expiry Date: 12 June 2022
  • Job Ref: 1041103
NRL are currently resourcing for Instrument Assistants on long term contract roles for a major heavy industry client for work on a local Nuclear site. 


About the role:


  • To Support the repair, maintenance and Calibration of Radiation Protection Instruments and associate equipment.
  • To work safely in accordance with all safety, quality, security, environmental and site instructions and requirements
  • Successful and timely execution of practical tasks including; Manufacture and repair of PET leads, Screening detectors and associated repairs, Maintenance of pressure systems, Disposal of waste and general housekeeping of workshop areas, Cleaning of works vehicles, Safe driving a mini bus or van to deliver personnel and materials around the Nuclear site / West Cumbria, Appropriate support to operations and maintenance activities delivered within workshops and customer facilities including radiological controlled areas, Safe handling of sealed radioactive sources.
  • Work autonomously and use initiative within overall framework of instructions.
  • Identify improvements and innovations in service provision to enhance the efficiency and quality of service provision. Timely implementation of agreed improvements.

What you will need:
  • Experience working within conventional industrial health and safety management systems.
  • Full valid UK driving licence.
  • Ability to use basic hand tools.
  • Work to instructions, attention to detail.
  • Electrical, Control or Instrumentation experience is advantageous but not essential for this role as client can provide training in Instrumentation and equipment.