Job Description
Heard of us?
Urenco; trusted, long-term supplier to the nuclear industry, specialising in safe, cost effective and reliable uranium enrichment services. As demand in our sector increases, we are creating career opportunities and growth across our teams.
For us, a happy and engaged workforce is vital to our sustainability. Our aim is to recruit and retain talented people who can help us deliver outstanding customer service and achieve long term commercial success.
The role of Support Analyst is important to us. Based at our Capenhurst site you'll undertake a wide range of chemical analysis work against set operational procedures in a safe manner ensuring that analytical results are delivered to time and without error. In addition, the Analyst is required to carry out checks and calibrations in the B240 Plant Room and ensure there is a sufficient stock of essential departmental consumables.
What will your day look like?
Carry out a varied range of laboratory work, including sample registration, sample preparation, chemical processing, use of lab equipment and operation of major analytical instruments to generate analytical data that support the Capenhurst site and the wider Group business activities.
Monitor data generated and alert an Analyst III / Senior Analyst should anything unusual or unexpected occur.
Condition and discharge liquid effluents when collection tanks are full, following set procedures to ensure that discharges do not breach regulatory limits.
Carry out stock check on all consumables and arrange for stock re-order.
Review and approve specified results prior to reporting to the customer.
What do you need to be great at this role?
Educated to Level 3 (UK/NI) e.g. A level, BTEC level, NVQ Level 3 in a relevant scientific discipline
Experience of working in an Analytical Chemistry laboratory.
Understanding of working practices within a working laboratory.
Experience of following set procedures where the work requires high levels of attention to detail.
Have experience of working in a highly regulated environment with significant focus on safety.
Perform laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data / results to support specific investigations.
What can you expect of us?
At Urenco we're dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We're delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will be able to accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly.
A diverse range of family friendly policies.
A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives.
A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer's contribution.
Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you'll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating, and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.
This role is subject to passing:
Security Clearance
Medical, drug and alcohol tests
Still curious?
At Urenco, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where we all have a voice, and you can feel confident being yourself. We're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
Join us on our journey, front, and centre, to a net zero future.
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