Apply on Employer Site

AWE · 2 days ago

Maintenance & Reliability Engineer (B2)

Reading area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

£39K/yr - £55K/yr

AWE is a company dedicated to keeping the nation safe, and they are seeking a Reliability Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves driving the performance and reliability of cutting-edge equipment through collaboration with experienced engineers, contributing to reliability discussions, and supporting various maintenance and operational activities.

National Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and stakeholders, contributing to reliability discussions

Support activities such as installation, breakdown analysis, maintenance planning, servicing and error mapping

Improve plant efficiency, reliability and uptime

Be involved in bespoke projects across diverse facilities, gaining exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and real-world engineering challenges from design phase to ownership

Qualification

NVQ Level 3 EngineeringPlant Operations KnowledgeSCADA FamiliarityFault-Finding TechniquesTechnical Drawings UnderstandingSafe Systems of WorkCommitment to Safety StandardsMentoring Skills

Required

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

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

Preferred

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 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

Benefits

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.

Company

AWE

Glassdoor3.4

Our purpose is to protect the UK through nuclear science and technology, and our mission is to design and manufacture warheads and provide nuclear services to meet the needs of defence.

Founded in 1952