Machine Tool Technician

Overview

Machine Tool Technician

Location:

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

Package: £30,000 to £40,000 (dependent on suitability and level of experience) + additional allowance

Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

• Join AWE Production and Assets and contribute to the performance and reliability of cutting-edge equipment from installation and breakdown support to maintenance, servicing, and error mapping. Your work will impact plant efficiency and uptime.
• Collaborate closely with Machine Tool Engineering Teams, applying the Machinery Directive and relevant standards to ensure compliance and innovation.

• A completed engineering apprenticeship with a minimum NVQ Level 2, plus equivalent hands-on industry experience with machine tools
• Experience leading planned maintenance and breakdown tasks on machine tools including machine tool mechanical systems, electrical/electronic systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• A solid understanding of plant operations, equipment, and industrial processes
• Familiarity with modern maintenance practices, tools, and technologies
• Confidence in using fault-finding techniques to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently
• A working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and a commitment to upholding them

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards under the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Using your technical know-how to diagnose and resolve faults across a variety of systems
• Data and analysis result gathering to improve machine tool performance using a range of techniques
• Supporting and mentoring team members and apprentices, helping to build a strong, capable workforce
• Demonstrating a clear understanding of responsibilities in relation to Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality standards
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act

• Please indicate on your application form if you need adjustments/accommodations during the recruitment process.
• Interviews can be in person or via Teams; for most roles the process is one stage.

We set high standards because our work matters. We offer a balance with benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight – every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9% to 13% of pensionable pay, depending on contributions)
• Family-friendly policies:
  Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay;
  Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay
• 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 a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring

The "Working at AWE" page on our website contains full details in the "AWE Benefits Guide".

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, 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 onsite at AWE Aldermaston.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. If you feel this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please apply. 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 for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The role requires British citizenship with residence in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance (and 10 years for DV).
• Please let us know on your application form if you need adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Interviews typically take place over Teams and are usually one stage.

Our ambition is to create workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions, and ensure employees feel able to be themselves  inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

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