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?

Nuclear Material Control Technician

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:

• Salary \xc2\xa322,390 - \xc2\xa331,890 depending on skills and experience
• 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
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• The chance to be part of a growing business with lots of exciting development opportunities
• Onsite restaurant facilities & coffee shops with Wi-Fi availability
• Free parking and an onsite bus Discounts
• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services Gymnasium and leisure facilities including squash, tennis, and sports clubs by subscription
• Personal wellbeing help supported by UNUM and Help at Hand

What\xe2\x80\x99s A Day like in the life of a High Hazard Nuclear Material Control Specialist? You will\xe2\x80\xa6.

• Ensure all processing, movements and storage of Nuclear Materials are carried out in accordance with procedures
• Assist the Accountable Nuclear Materials Inventory Holder with duties in accordance with the Nuclear Material Accountancy & Control manual.
• Comply with and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality
• Operate Nuclear Materials accountancy systems.
• Assist with the production of key accountancy related reports.
• Prepared to undertake shift work if required

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Good organisational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in operational, controlled high hazard and highly regulated environments
• A high level of standard education in Maths and English, minimum GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent
• Ability to work methodically to prescriptive instructions, with a high level of attention to detail
• Basic understanding of MS Office applications including Word and Excel
• Knowledge of basic health and safety practice
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently

Most importantly you will be working with a remarkable team supporting the delivery of extraordinary things. You\xe2\x80\x99ll Be Set for Success If you have some of the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of Inventory Control, storage, handling and movement of Radioactive/Hazardous Materials
• Experience of working within an engineering or manufacturing environment

If this piques your interest and you\xe2\x80\x99d like to find out more on AWE and what we do, please visit

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

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