Job Description

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK\xe2\x80\x99s ultimate deterrent \xe2\x80\x93 Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

AWE is currently recruiting for Maintenance Team Leaders (electrical or mechanical) to provide leadership and supervision of asset maintenance delivery craft and support team(s). You will be responsible for the delivery of asset maintenance to ensure plant is reliable and available to meet the corporate, functional and Tech Centre programme, whilst ensuring it\xe2\x80\x99s delivered in compliance with legislation, licence conditions, corporate and engineering process and standards

Location \xe2\x80\x93 Reading area

Package \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa333,850 - \xc2\xa346,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Closing Date: 26th July 2023

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)

Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training

Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)

Life Assurance

Discounts \xe2\x80\x93 access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending

Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family

A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing \xe2\x80\x93 more information available on our careers site

What will you need to be considered?

An Engineering Apprenticeship with a relevant, recognised qualification ONC, ND or NVQ level 3

Strong practical experience of plant maintenance

Proven fault-finding skills

PC literate

Supervisory, leadership and performance management skills

Accredited Risk Assessor

Conversant in Health and Safety legislations

Practical experience of plant maintenance

AMS & maintenance systems/procedures

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

Atomic Weapons Establishment