Radiological Instrumentation Calibration Technician - Aldermaston

AWE is currently recruiting for a Radiological Instrumentation Calibration Technician. This role would suit a skilled Electronic Engineer with a hands-on background eager to work in a calibration environment. In this role, you will be responsible for calibrating, testing, and repairing a variety of handheld radiological detection instruments for our established customer base. As a member of our in-house calibration team, you will receive comprehensive training and have access to continuous self-development opportunities. You will work alongside a versatile and experienced team, enhancing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Who are we looking for?

• Engineering Apprenticeship NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in relevant engineering discipline or NVQ/Diploma Level 2 plus industrial experience
• A recognised relevant engineering qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, BTEC Level 3 or HNC

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always 'tick every box'. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

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

• Working experience in the test, repair and calibration of electronic devices
• Ability to follow, review and create test procedures and safety documentation
• Fault finding skills using DVMs and scopes
• Use of Microsoft Office products
• Experience in both soldering and de-soldering
• Attention to detail whilst working with data
• Experience of training/mentoring other team members
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Flexible, can-do attitude
• Confidence to work in a highly regulated environment

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

• AWE has a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 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: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and 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 - 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.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.
• The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are no opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend all of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.