AWE · 2 months ago
Senior Machine Tool Engineer
Reading area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
£52K/yr - £56K/yrAWE is looking for a talented Senior Machine Tool Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves driving the performance and reliability of cutting-edge equipment through installation, maintenance, and servicing, while also developing expertise in machine tool design across diverse facilities.
National Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Driving the performance and reliability of cutting-edge equipment
Installation and breakdown support
Maintenance, servicing, and error mapping of equipment
Collaborating closely with Capital Projects teams to ensure compliance and innovation
Applying the Machinery Directive and relevant standards
Qualification
Required
Minimum HNC in an engineering discipline
Significant knowledge and hands-on Industry experience of plant, equipment and processes
Self-driven and comfortable working independently, but also enjoy mentoring others and sharing your knowledge across all levels
Strong Understanding of the legislation and know how to apply it practically in a fast-paced engineering environment
Well-versed in Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and know how to embed them into everyday operations
Have a solid grasp of current construction Health, Safety and Environmental regulations — especially the 2015 CDM Regulations
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
Hands-on expertise in calibrating and setting up machine tools, machine tool maintenance and service delivery with a knack for disassembling and reassembling complex precision mechanical systems
Confident building and refining PLC ladder logic programs, always with safety and compliance front of mind
Experience and knowledge of diagnostics of pneumatics and hydraulic systems
Fault diagnosis experience across electrical, mechanical and software-based systems Diagnosing faults is second nature to you, whether it's mechanical, electrical, or software-based
Benefits
Free onsite parking
Security clearance for the role will be funded by AWE
Company
AWE
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
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Haydn Clulow
Chief Operating Officer
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