Craft Machinist Practitioner

Craft Machinist Practitioner

Full-Time On-site
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Location & Compensation

Craft Machinist Practitioner

Package: Starting min £30,150 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working Pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day.

Location: RG30 3RP, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. This role is operational and customer facing, so employees are required to work fully onsite. We support flexible working arrangements where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, while maintaining an onsite presence. Please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working pattern as part of your application.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the production of high precision components to meet the required customer specification.
  • Maintain safe operation of machine tools and all other related equipment.
  • Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player.
  • Multi-task across multiple machine tools and manufacturing areas.
  • Undertake route cause analysis for problem solving.
  • Support and participate in continuous improvement activities.
  • Act as a role model and mentor peers and apprentices as required by the business area.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Siemens Programming experience is advantageous, but not essential.
  • Good understanding of turning, setting, and operating.
  • Knowledge of turn/mill is desirable.
  • Carry out 6s activities in line with business area requirements.
  • To undertake and maintain all training in your core role and linked disciplines.
  • Understand and execute compliance with necessary procedures in the execution of the role.
  • Participate in task review planning activities and route card generation where required.
  • Contribute to the drafting of safety and operational documentation as required by the business area.

Benefits

  • 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.

Eligibility & Security Clearance

  • You’ll 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.

Culture & Inclusion

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.

Hiring Notes

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.

Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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Craft Machinist Practitioner employer: Atomic Weapons Establishment

AWE is an exceptional employer, offering a unique blend of competitive benefits and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a 9-day working fortnight, generous leave policies, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, AWE fosters an environment where employees can thrive while contributing to meaningful projects in a complex, regulated setting. Located conveniently between Reading and Basingstoke, the company provides ample opportunities for career development and a strong sense of community among its workforce.

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Contact Details:

Atomic Weapons Establishment Recruitment Team