At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Laboratory Technician and support vital radiation protection services.
- Company: AWE, a leader in defence and safety, with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 270 hours of annual leave, a strong pension scheme, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Flexible working options available and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: No prior lab experience needed; just bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 24160 - 34400 £ per year.
Location: PO12 2DL, located in Alverstoke (near Lee-On-Solent, Gosport) with free onsite parking.
Package: £24,160 - £34,400 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
AWE is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician within the Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) group at AWE Alverstoke. DRPS provides the Ministry of Defence and commercial customers with technical and advisory services on all aspects of ionising and non-ionising radiation protection.
As a Laboratory Technician within the DRPS Approved Dosimetry Service, you will:
- Issue and assess personal radiation dosemeters to agreed timescales
- Update and maintain personal dosimetry records within required timescales
- Respond promptly and accurately to customer requests, maintaining an excellent level of customer service
- Work in a laboratory-based environment with some office work
- Provide short-notice support to the DRPS Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation, as required
Who are we looking for?
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Approved Dosimetry Service team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with colleagues and customers
- Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accurate record-keeping
- Eagerness to learn on the job and develop new skills
- Commitment to carrying out practical and scientific work to high safety and quality standards
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- No prior laboratory experience required – full training provided
- Interest in continuous professional development and growth
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
- 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.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide.'
Next steps:
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 above, 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.
Important things you need to know:
- We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
- 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.
- We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
- Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
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.
Laboratory Technician in Gosport employer: Atomic Weapons Establishment
At AWE, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and personal growth. Located in Alverstoke, our Laboratory Technician role provides not only competitive pay and extensive benefits, including generous annual leave and a market-leading pension scheme, but also opportunities for professional development in a mission-driven environment dedicated to national safety.
Contact Details:
Atomic Weapons Establishment Recruitment Team
