Machine Tool Engineer

Overview

Machine Tool Engineer

Location:

RG7 4PR
, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £35,000 to £44,000 (dependent on suitability and level of experience) + an additional allowance.

Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job; it’s a commitment to helping keep the nation safe. This role is part of AWE Production and Assets, driving performance and reliability of cutting-edge equipment through installation, breakdown support, maintenance, servicing, and error mapping to improve plant efficiency and uptime.

This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in machine tool design through bespoke, high-impact projects across diverse facilities. You’ll collaborate with Capital Projects teams, applying the Machinery Directive and relevant standards to ensure compliance and innovation.

• Support installation and breakdown activities, maintenance, servicing, and error mapping to enhance plant efficiency and uptime.
• Collaborate with Capital Projects teams and apply Machinery Directive and relevant standards to ensure compliance and innovation.

• A completed engineering apprenticeship with a minimum NVQ Level 3 and hands-on industry experience with machine tools
• A solid understanding of plant operations, equipment, and industrial processes
• Familiarity with modern maintenance practices, tools, and technologies
• Ability to use fault-finding techniques to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently
• Working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and a commitment to upholding them

• Applying a high level of technical skill to carry out maintenance tasks on plant and equipment safely and efficiently
• Staying informed about relevant legislation and standards under the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Diagnosing and resolving faults across various systems
• Supporting and mentoring team members and apprentices
• Understanding responsibilities related to Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality standards

• 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday off and 270 hours of annual leave
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies:
  Maternity Leave and Paternity Leave
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Discounts on everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring

More details are available on the Working at AWE page and in the AWE Benefits Guide
.

Due to the classified nature of the work, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time on site at AWE.

We recognise that great people don’t always tick every box. If you feel this role and AWE are a good fit for you, please apply even if you don’t meet every point above. We’d love to receive your application.

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance. This will be funded by AWE. The role requires British citizenship with UK residence for the past 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• Please indicate any adjustments or accommodations needed during the recruitment process on your application.
• Interviews are typically conducted over Teams and are usually a single-stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces that celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions, and ensure employees feel able to be themselves. Any inclusion information provided will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application and CV.

Please note that you must be a British citizen to apply for a role with us.