Health Physics Technician

Job Description

Job Title:  Health Physics Technician

Working Pattern:  37 hours full time (Shift work required and subject to operational need)

Working location:  Derby

What you will be doing:

We are looking to recruit a Health Physics Technician to join the Radiation Protection team at Rolls-Royce Submarines.

You will work as part of a team of operational Health Physics Technicians at Raynesway. This team provides a 24/7 capability supporting nuclear operations.

Responsibilities:

• To undertake workplace monitoring for radiological hazards (radiation, and surface and airborne contamination).
• Keep accurate records of monitoring undertaken and create reports to identify trends in results.
• Ensure radiation protection control measures are adequately implemented at the point of work through adherence to written procedures, safe systems of work and local rules.
• Respond to urgent request for health physics monitoring support.
• Carry out radiological monitoring equipment calibrations and daily checks prior to use.
• Support environmental permitting compliance activities such as liquid and gaseous effluent analysis, and waste monitoring.
• Provide cover for overtime, shifts and standby support when required.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. 

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. 

The role provides key support to day-to-day operations; therefore, full-time presence on-site is required.

What we’re looking for:

• Effective communication skills.

You need to be able to ask questions, clarify anything you do not understand, and explain your work and results to employees at a variety of levels.

• Computer skills.

You are expected to use computers for office work such as emailing, documenting activities, trending results, and submitting safety observations.

• Motivated and flexible.

You need to be able to use your own initiative and judgement (within the scope of the role), identify and implement improvements in working procedures, and respond to the ever-changing operational environment.

• A formal qualification such as the NVQ Level 2 in Radiation Protection OR City and Guilds Radiation Safety Practice Stage 1 is required, but training can be provided for the right candidate.
• Experience working as a Health Physics Technician within the Nuclear Industry is desirable.

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. 

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to  

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. 

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.   

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. 

Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy 

Grade: 5-7

Job Category

HS & E

Posting Date

03 Nov 2026; 00:11

Posting End Date

17 Nov 2026