Machine Tool Maintenance Technician in Reading

AWE is looking for a Machine Tool Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. As part of AWE Production and Assets, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the performance and reliability of our cutting-edge equipment. From installation and breakdown support to maintenance, servicing, and error mapping, your work will directly impact plant efficiency and uptime.

You’ll collaborate closely with Machine Tool Engineering Teams, applying the Machinery Directive and relevant standards to ensure compliance and innovation go hand in hand.

Who are we looking for?

• A completed engineering apprenticeship with a minimum NVQ Level 2, plus equivalent hands-on Industry experience with machine tools
• Experience leading planned maintenance and breakdown tasks on machine tools including machine tool mechanical systems, electrical/electronic systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• A solid understanding of plant operations, equipment, and industrial processes
• Familiarity with modern maintenance practices, tools, and technologies
• Confidence in using fault-finding techniques to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently
• A working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and a commitment to upholding them

While this isn’t a checklist, we’d love to hear from you if you have experience in any of the following areas:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards under the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Using your technical know-how to diagnose and resolve faults across a variety of systems
• Data and analysis result gathering to improve machine tool performance using a range of techniques
• Supporting and mentoring team members and apprentices, helping to build a strong, capable workforce
• Demonstrating a clear understanding of your responsibilities in relation to Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality standards
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act

Important things you need to know:

• 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 can take place in person or over teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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:

• 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.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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 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.