Cavendish Nuclear Instrument Mechanic Apprentice - Berkeley

Job Title: RPI Apprentice                    Reports to:  Apprentice Manager

Purpose:  As an RPI apprentice you will be a part of the Metrology team who carry out the calibration and repair of radiological protection instruments. You will assist the team whilst gaining specialist knowledge as you develop yourself from a Year 1 Apprentice onto a fully qualified Radiometric Instrument Calibrator by the end of Year 4.

Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire

Key Result Areas:

• Undertake calibration and minor repair of radiation and contamination monitors, developing specialist expertise in a critical area to support nuclear and radiological operations.
• Accurately record and present all associated results to comply with Quality Assurance standards and requirements, developing an understanding of the requirements of ISO17025.
• Record use of all spares and consumables to ensure all items are accounted for
• Provide support to instrument type-testing activities as required.
• Identify and implement initiatives to add value without effecting quality or delivery; focus on customer satisfaction is key.

Skills

• Ability to follow procedures
• Attention to detail (accurate recording of results)

Knowledge

• Five GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade C (9-5) or above, which must include Maths, English and a Science subject, together with a real interest in technical matters.

Experience

• All training will be provided on the job
• Instrument calibration experience would be an advantage

Competencies

• Adapting to change
• Customer focus
• Delivering quality
• Integrity
• IT Literacy
• Personal accountability
• Safety focus
• Team working