Radioactive Waste Team Lead

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a leader in industrial waste management to recruit a Radioactive Waste Team Lead for its Winfrith, Dorset site.

The Radwaste Team Lead role comes with a salary between £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable for the right candidate), pension scheme, and relocation assistance if necessary.

If you're a Radwaste Team Lead, Transport Manager, or Radioactive Waste Specialist and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Radwaste Team Lead role

Reporting to the Head of RDAT you will:

• Ensure full compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and nuclear licence requirements for radioactive waste movements
• Manage and coordinate site transport operations, including road, rail, air, and sea shipments
• Oversee preparation and approval of transport documentation, packaging, and consignment arrangements
• Act as the Radioactive Material Transport Responsible Officer (RMTRO) for the site
• Lead and manage the RDAT team, providing technical guidance and support
• Ensure all waste meets Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) prior to disposal
• Maintain accurate waste tracking and nuclear materials accountancy records
• Liaise with regulators, customers, and third-party disposal/recycling facilities
• Support audits and ensure audit readiness across transport and waste compliance activities
• Drive continuous improvement of internal processes and compliance procedures

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in radiochemistry, physics, or a related scientific/engineering discipline
• Experience in radioactive waste management and/or dangerous goods transport
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (ADR, EPR, nuclear site licence conditions)
• Strong understanding of transport compliance and waste acceptance processes
• DGSA qualification or willingness to work towards it
• Experience in a regulated environment such as nuclear, manufacturing, or hazardous waste

Personal skills

The Radwaste Team Lead - Transport & Accountancy role would suit someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A confident leader with the ability to manage and develop a team
• A strong communicator able to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive and solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment
• Able to make informed decisions under pressure

Salary and benefits of the Radwaste Team Lead - Transport & Accountancy role

• £50,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to gain DGSA qualification and further professional development
• Work within a highly specialised and safety-critical nuclear environment
• Career progression within a growing environmental and nuclear services organisation

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