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Health Physics Monitor / Technician

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Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
Capenhurst, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
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.

What's on Offer

Highly competitive salary.

Opportunities to work on major, high-profile projects in the UK nuclear sector.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and specialised training.

A supportive, safety-first team environment with clear pathways for career progression

Reference: 225292999

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Health Physics Monitor / Technician

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Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library

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Capenhurst, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
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.

What's on Offer

Highly competitive salary.

Opportunities to work on major, high-profile projects in the UK nuclear sector.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and specialised training.

A supportive, safety-first team environment with clear pathways for career progression
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Reference: 225292999

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