Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor and Transport Planner

Help us to make a world of difference
Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.
We’re looking for a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor and Transport Planner. Based at our Capenhurst location, you’ll establish the management framework for the transport of Dangerous Goods in accordance with Statutory requirements. This will involve providing a specialised DGSA, transport planning and execution service for Enrichment Operations, Site Services, Engineering Services and a DGSA service to Chemical Process Operations to enable all business and customer requirements to be met in accordance with contract specification and all deliveries are made on time whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.
What you’ll do:

• Responsible as the principal Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor for Enrichment Operations, Site Services, Engineering Services and Chemical Process Operations to advise on all operational and regulatory aspects of radioactive materials and dangerous goods transports to ensure all transports are fully compliant with the relevant UK and international regulations. Monitors compliance with the requirements governing the carriage of dangerous goods.
• Accountable for managing the updates of Company procedures and transport compliance matrices relating to national and international radioactive materials transports to ensure that all Enrichment Operations, Site Services, Engineering Services processes are fully compliant with transport regulatory requirements.
• Agrees and acts as the main point of contact for transport proposals with UEC and/or external transport companies and other URENCO sites. Manages and Coordinates the use of Cylinder Related equipment and other equipment used in connection with the transport of Dangerous Goods.
• Acts as the principle contact for Enrichment Operations, Site Services, Engineering Services and Chemical Process Operations with DESNEZ, ONR and HM Customs and Excise, for all Export and Import Licencing and Customs related matters.
• Evaluates and authorises documentation required to perform national and international radioactive materials and dangerous goods transports to ensure that all deliveries are fully compliant with customer’s requirements and all applicable legislation.
• Provides day-to-day supervision and guidance to the Site Services transport team to ensure that all transport related activities are prioritised and carried out accurately and in a timely manner. Provides awareness training to identified individuals involved in the provision of duties in the transport chain

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Qualified as a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor
• Previous experience working within a highly regulated industry such as Chemical, Oil and Gas, or Nuclear
• Must hold recognised transport qualifications to consign radioactive materials and dangerous goods by road, sea and air and revalidate the qualifications as required.
• Highly proficient in the use of SAP, Excel and other relevant software.
• Excellent understanding of plant and transport operations with a broader understanding of Company and Group-wide processes and organisational roles, typically gained through several years of experience.

What can you expect from us?
More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• 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 accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• 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.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.