Production Operative

Production Operative

Location:

Aldermaston or Burghfield, on the outskirts of Reading, with free onsite parking.

Salary:
Starting at £26,553 (non‑negotiable), with progression opportunities up to £35,000+ depending on training and deployment into operational environments.

• Monday–Thursday: 07:40–16:35
• Friday: 07:40–16:20
• Every other Friday:
  Non‑working day

• Monday–Thursday: 07:30–17:25

• Week 1:
  Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:45
• Week 2:
  Monday–Thursday, 06:00–14:45
• Week 3:
  Monday–Friday, 14:15–23:00
• Week 4:
  Monday–Thursday, 14:15–23:00

AWE is currently recruiting Production Operatives to join our Operations Group. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who understands the importance of safety, precision, and following established processes.

You will work in an operational environment and may be required to undertake:

• Technical assembly operations aligned with AWE’s mission
• Logistical or support activities depending on placement

• Ability to work all the above working patterns.
• A good understanding of health and safety.
• Good dexterity with both hands and a keen eye for detail.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• A background in a production environment.

You’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

These roles can be physically demanding. You will need to pass a medical assessment to confirm general fitness and suitability to work with our unique materials. A BMI under 35 is required by law for wearing respiratory protective equipment. The role also requires flexibility to move between AWE sites at short notice – primarily Aldermaston and Burghfield.

• Deliver a variety of hands on production and process operations in support of the programme.
• Deliver safe operations by working in accordance with the Safe System of Work documentation and follows approved operating and Company procedures.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

• Undertake hands on production and process operations within multiple environments such as manufacturing, science, engineering and logistics.
• Compliance with job specific training requirements.
• Responsible for operating safely and complying with all local relevant facility safety, operating and company procedures.
• Reporting any malfunctions, abnormal conditions or issues.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Carry out 6s activities in line with business area requirements.
• To complete all training and maintain level of competence required for core job, linked disciplines and specific assignments.
• Work with others to form high performing teams.
• Adopt a “See It, Own It, Solve It” mind‑set, by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems.
• Responsible for undertaking other duties as reasonably required from time to time by line and task management, including work at other places within the UK or overseas; this will be done in consultation with you, and in accordance with any requirements contained in your Contract of Employment.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties as aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs; this may include additional roles as set out below (these are subject to your area of work, and where formally agreed by the individual): e.g. First Aider;
  Ballistic First Aider; RA First Aider.

• 9‑day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies:
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