Safety Specialist – Closing Date: 19th August 2026 – Location: RG7 4PR, between Reading and Basingstoke. This role requires working across AWE Aldermaston and AWE Burghfield sites. Due to the classified nature of the work, remote work options are limited.
Package: £36,340 and above, subject to suitability, qualifications, and experience. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9 day working fortnight. Flexible working arrangements can be requested.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure company strategies, policies and management system requirements for conventional health & safety are communicated and understood.
- Maintain and promote high standards in Environment, Safety, Health, Security and Quality.
- Produce health & safety documentation for a project and/or portfolio.
- Support local ESH Improvement Plans (culture, communications, etc).
- Promote learning and improvement through briefings, toolbox talks and presentations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Level 3 qualification – e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
- Relevant experience managing safety within an engineering and manufacturing site.
- Experience in a high hazard environment, including safety advisory, investigation, inspection and emergency response.
- Experience in customer service‑related tasks and duties.
- Evidence of effective team working and the ability to work calmly and constructively in a changing priority environment.
- Good knowledge and ability to interpret relevant legislation.
- Initiative, enthusiasm, flexible approach and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Computer literate (IT/IS).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development (e.g. IOSH affiliate or associate, TechIOSH, CPD).
- Lead by example, visibly demonstrating company values: Pride, Innovation, Excellence and Trust.
Requirements
- British Citizen with at least five years’ residence in the UK for Security Clearance (SC). The role requires SC clearance, funded by AWE.
- Must be able and willing to work on site at both Aldermaston and Burghfield.
Benefits
- 9 day working fortnight – every other Friday off.
- 270 hours of annual leave.
- Market leading contributory pension scheme – employer contribution between 9% and 13% of pensionable pay.
- Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave – 39 weeks full pay, Paternity Leave – 4 weeks full pay.
- Professional development funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
- Life Assurance – four times annual salary.
- Discounts on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Special leave policy – paid time off for volunteering, public service (reserve forces) and caring.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diverse applicants and strive to create a culture of inclusion. All information provided will be kept separate from the recruitment process.
Safety Specialist employer: Atomic Weapons Establishment
As a Quality Inspector Apprentice, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises employee development and offers a supportive work culture. With a competitive starting salary and generous benefits, including a market-leading pension scheme and extensive holiday entitlement, you will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders while contributing to vital national security initiatives in the Aldermaston/Reading area. This apprenticeship not only provides hands-on experience but also fosters personal growth through academic studies and practical application of engineering principles.
Contact Details:
Atomic Weapons Establishment Recruitment Team
