Senior Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer Berkshire

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK

Listing for: Energy Jobline CVL

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-04

Job specializations:

Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 51500 - 56000 GBP Yearly GBP 51500.00 56000.00 YEAR

Senior Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer

Location:

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

Package: £51,500 to £56,000 (dependent on suitability and level of experience) + additional allowance

About the role

Join AWE Production and Assets as a Senior Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer, driving the performance and reliability of our cutting‑edge equipment. Your responsibilities include installation, breakdown support, maintenance, servicing and error mapping of machine tools, and collaborating with Capital Projects teams on machine tool design while applying the Machinery Directive and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

Drive performance and reliability of cutting‑edge equipment
Perform installation, breakdown support, maintenance, servicing and error mapping for machine tools
Collaborate with Capital Projects teams on machine tool design, applying the Machinery Directive and relevant standards
Diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical and software‑based systems
Maintain safe operations, including building and refining PLC ladder logic programs with safety and compliance in mind
Provide mentorship and share knowledge with colleagues
Ensure compliance with legislation, SSoW, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations including CDM 2015

Qualifications

Minimum HNC in an engineering discipline
Significant experience with plant, equipment and processes
Hands‑on expertise in calibrating, setting up, disassembling and reassembling machine tools
Experience in PLC ladder logic development
Knowledge of diagnostics of pneumatics and hydraulic systems
Strong fault diagnosis skills across electrical, mechanical and software systems
Self‑driven, able to work independently and mentor others
Understanding of and ability to apply relevant legislation in a fast‑paced environment
Well‑versed in Safe Systems of Work and ability to embed them into daily operations
Grasp of current construction Health, Safety and Environmental regulations, notably CDM 2015

Work environment

Due to the classified nature of work, work‑from‑home is limited. The role is predominantly on site at AWE.

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