Engineer - Machine Tools
- Employer
- Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
- Location
- England, Berkshire, West Berkshire
- Salary
- £34000 - £48000 per annum
- Closing date
- 28 Oct 2021
- Reference
- R11821
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- Discipline
- Design, Electro-Mechanical, Maintenance & Service, Mechanical
- Sector
- Defence, Nuclear Industry, Sciences
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
AWE is recruiting for a specialist Machine Tools Engineer to support the upkeep of all assets and equipment AWE needs in order to deliver our important role in keeping the nation safe.
Location - Reading/Basingstoke area
Package - £34,000 - £48,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offer an attractive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time.
The Role:
You will be responsible for performing a variety of Machine Tool lifecycle activities from assistance with installation, breakdown, maintenance, servicing and error mapping in order to optimise plant and equipment availability. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in Machine Tool design on challenging bespoke projects across a range of facilities. This will require a focussed and consistent approach working with and directing Capital projects, where the Machinery Directive and associated standards and legislative requirements will be applied in full.
Although not considered a check list, we would be looking for candidates to be able to demonstrate:
An HNC/HND, or equivalent, with suitable additional experience
Previous machine tools experience
Experience delivering engineering and maintenance services across the life of an asset
The ability to deliver engineering activities across a manufacturing and/or research environment comprising a range of infrastructure facilities plant and equipment
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.
AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.
Company
We’re looking for talented and ambitious people to join us in our work at the forefront of nuclear defence engineering, science and technology.
To work at AWE is to play a valuable part in keeping our country safe and secure.
Working at AWE gives you access to exceptional technologies, facilities and projects no ordinary company can provide – and the support of world-class professionals at every stage of your career.
- Website
- https://careers.awe.co.uk/
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