Nuclear Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship

A Nuclear Health Physics Monitor offers radiological monitoring services in the nuclear industry. Their role is to protect people, plants and the environment against the harmful effects of ionising radiation and contamination. 

Our 2-year Nuclear Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship offers you an amazing opportunity to gain practical experience in radiation monitoring within the nuclear industry. 

You'll play a vital role in providing radiological monitoring services at HM Naval Base Devonport, using specialised instruments. This will see you learn a whole range of important tasks, including:

Taking readings of surface, air and personal contamination Detecting radiation dose rates using various detectors Performing calculations to assess exposure risks Testing and calibrating monitoring equipment Recording and communicating results to teams Supporting emergency response

By taking care of our staff, assets, and the environment every day, you'll help to ensure everyone's safety and well-being. 

Training:

We'll support your development all the way. Our apprentices are based right at the heart of HM Naval Base Devonport, where all your training and assessments will take place. As you work side by side with experienced colleagues, you'll gain practical experience in various parts of the dockyard, adapting to the ever-changing needs of our business.

Training Outcome:

Once you complete this apprenticeship, you'll have the specialised skills and experience needed to pursue a career as a Nuclear Health Physics Monitor.

Employer Description:
Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working