In-Field Sampling Specialist

About the job

In-Field Sampling Specialist

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £23,280 - £35,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience).

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for an In-Field Sampling Specialist for the Radiochemistry Group.

Working within our Collections and Asbestos Focal Team within the Materials and Analytical Sciences (MAS) Sub-Function, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills and experience gained in a laboratory / field environment. You will be required to undertake field analysis and sampling of a variety of matrices (e.g., soil, concrete, tarmac, water) to support the Bulk Waste Characterisation Programme and the Environmental Monitoring Programme. Work will be delivery orientated and will require daily stakeholder and customer liaison.

As a member of the Collections and Asbestos Focal Group team your main responsibilities will be to:

• Undertake field sampling, surveys and in field analysis of samples of a variety of matrices in a variety of locations.
• Satisfy all legislative, regulatory and stakeholder requirements.
• Support sampling surveys, to include sample collection and in field measurements, using a range of instrumentation.
• Assist in programme reviews, development, innovations and implementation.
• Understand and apply Company Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to liaise with other team members, customers and other stakeholders
• Ability to handle and interpret data
• Ability to organise and schedule work
• The ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload.
• You must hold full UK manual driving license.
• Ability and willingness to work outside 'in field' for extended periods of the working day

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• ONC/HNC in scientific or engineering discipline, equivalent NQF level 4/5 qualification or relevant work experience.

• Understanding of radiological and chemical materials and measurements.
• Knowledge of Waste classification.
• Knowledge of sampling standards.
• Technical knowledge of the broad subject matters of the team (in-field monitoring, collection and on-site safety).
• Competence in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strategic and tactical planning skills.
• Proven track record of driving delivery, performance and continuous improvement.
• Be able to work alone and/or with others to achieve specific deliverables to specified timescales.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
• Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.

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