Maintenance and Reliability Engineer in Reading

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £39,280 - £55,000 (dependent on suitability & level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. 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.

At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE is currently looking for a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic team. As part of AWE Sites and Assets Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the performance and reliability of our cutting-edge equipment. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers and stakeholders, contributing to reliability discussions and learning how design, maintenance and operational choices impact asset performance. You’ll support activities such as installation, breakdown analysis, maintenance planning, servicing and error mapping, helping to improve plant efficiency, reliability and uptime. This is much more than a traditional maintenance role. You’ll also be involved in bespoke projects across diverse facilities, gaining exposure to cutting‐edge technologies and real-world engineering challenges from design phase to ownership.

We’re looking for motivated, curious engineers who are keen to learn, develop and grow their careers in reliability engineering. If you’re enthusiastic about building your skills, contributing your ideas and progressing within a supportive environment, this role offers an excellent foundation for long-term career development at AWE.

Who are we looking for?

• A minimum NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline with hands-on Industry experience in maintenance and reliability
• A solid understanding of plant operations, equipment, and industrial processes
• Familiarity with modern maintenance practices, tools, and technologies including SCADA
• Confidence in using fault-finding techniques to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently including FMEA’s & RCA’s
• Good understanding of technical drawings such as P&ID's and the safety aspects of engineering protection schedules including HAZOP’s
• A working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and a commitment to upholding them
• Ability to undertake occasional travel to other sites as part of training and knowledge‐sharing activities
• Desire to support and develop colleagues, contributing to personal growth and progression towards Chartered Engineer status.

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

• Applying a high level of technical skill to carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks on plant and equipment—safely, efficiently, and on time
• Staying informed about 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
• 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

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.

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.

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.