Quality Inspector Practitioner - Reading in Brighton

Location: RG30 3RR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are no opportunities to work from home in this role. The successful candidate will spend their time working on site at AWE Burghfield.

Package: £25,180-£35,860 p.a. (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience), plus shift allowance and role specific allowance.

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

Working hours: This is a shift-based role. Two weeks working early shift, followed by two weeks working late shift.

• Early shift: 06:00-14:45 hrs
• Late shift: 14:15-23:00 hrs

AWE is currently recruiting for a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Support Practitioner to join our Quality Stores Inspection Team (QSIT). This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about maintaining high standards, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement within a manufacturing or production environment.

We're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who thrives in a dynamic setting. You will be part of a diverse and supportive team, working in a role where no two days are the same. Working within one of our secure and classified manufacturing areas, you will undertake a variety of tasks that support both quality and operational deliverables. This includes creating, coordinating, and analysing records, reports, and data to ensure the highest standards are consistently met.

On a typical day, you will carry out a range of activities, including:

• Re-certifying components to ensure they are in good condition and fit for use.
• Re-grading components that are no longer suitable for operational use so they can be repurposed for training.
• Managing the disposal process for end-of-life components.
• Producing inspection and problem reports.
• Managing stock movements, including completion of route cards.
• Maintaining KANBAN stock levels within the store.
• Conducting kit checks, including multi-stage verification of components prior to assembly.

Full training will be provided for this role. You will initially be paired with an experienced team member and supported through a structured onboarding process until your training is successfully completed and signed off.

This role would suit an individual with experience in a quality, warehouse, or business administration environment who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in building strong working relationships. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a role where full training and support will be provided.

Above all, we value the right attitude - someone who is proactive, confident, and takes pride in presenting themselves professionally.

We do need you to have the following:

• Confidence using Microsoft Word and Excel (advanced knowledge is not required, but a good working ability is essential).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards across environment, safety, health, security, and quality.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, it would be beneficial if you have experience in any of the following areas:

• A BTEC qualification (or equivalent) in a STEM-related subject.
• Experience within a quality, operational, or business support environment.
• Familiarity with measuring equipment such as micrometers or verniers.
• Exposure to working with key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Experience with database systems and document management.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

If you're ready to build a career in quality and want to make a tangible impact in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.