Nuclear Electronic Technician · On-site

Location:

Region: Brussels
Country: Belgium

Role:

  • Industry: Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: On-site
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 31/05/2026
Job Reference: 1004202614

Nuclear Electronic Technician · On-site

Location: Belgium (on-site)

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Industry: Nuclear Energy

Start Date: Immediate

 

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Freelance Shielding Technician / Engineer to support on-site nuclear operations in Belgium. This is a blue-collar, field-based role involving the physical handling, transport, and installation of shielding materials (including lead components) within controlled areas of a nuclear power plant.

The role requires strict adherence to radiation protection and safety procedures, as well as valid nuclear site certifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Transport, handle, and position shielding materials (including lead blocks, lead wool, and shielding containers) within the plant.
  • Install and dismantle temporary and permanent radiation shielding as required during maintenance, outages, and operational activities.
  • Assist in radiation protection measures to minimize exposure in line with ALARA principles.
  • Work in controlled and supervised radiation areas, following all safety protocols.
  • Support radiation protection teams with shielding setup and adjustments.
  • Conduct basic radiation monitoring support tasks as directed.
  • Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with site safety procedures at all times.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Proven experience working in nuclear power plants or high-radiation industrial environments.
  • Valid NVC Training (Nuclear Safety Certification).
  • Valid Radiation Protection Passport (required for access to controlled areas).
  • Belgian Reliability Check / Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain it).
  • Experience handling heavy materials (especially lead shielding).
  • Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.
  • Strong understanding of radiation safety practices.
  • Ability to follow strict procedures and work under supervision.
  • Basic communication skills in English (French or Dutch is a plus).

Preferred Experience

  • Previous outage or maintenance project experience in nuclear facilities.
  • Experience working alongside radiation protection teams.
  • Familiarity with controlled area entry/exit procedures and contamination control.

Working Conditions

  • On-site role within controlled and potentially high-radiation areas.
  • Shift work, weekend work, and overtime may be required during outages.
  • Physically demanding tasks including lifting, carrying, and positioning heavy shielding materials.

 

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

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Jaz D’Avola
Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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Imani WIlliams
Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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Meghan Mcloughlin
Learning and Development Consultant

Meghan joined g2 in 2023 as an L&D consultant, Working in recruitment for 6 years, her role is to  help consultants at all levels to upskill and focus on development points. This could be anything from sales calls or candidate calls to organisation improvements.

Kane Gray
Systems & Academy Trainer

Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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