Convoy Technician/Driver

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology organization in Aldermaston is seeking a Convoy Technician/Driver to maintain and drive specialized vehicles. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, maintaining equipment, and supporting operations. The successful candidate will have a recognized engineering apprenticeship and driving experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Opportunities for Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship to City & Guilds MVCS 3 or equivalent.
• Experience within a vehicle/fleet workshop environment.
• Experience driving (LGV) Cat C + E vehicles.
• PCV licence (desirable).
• Willing to work away from home.
• Tacho card/ADR/Driver CPC (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain specialist vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures.
• Drive and carry specialist cargo during deployed operations.
• Support the Convoy and Facility managers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Driving (LGV) Cat C + E

Health & Safety Compliance

Maintenance and Repair

Flexible Approach

Education

Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship (City & Guilds MVCS 3)

Job description

Overview

If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given below

Convoy Technician/Driver

Closing date: 10 September 2025

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

Package: Up to £40,000 plus generous allowances (depending on your suitability and 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.

Ready to play your part?

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 recruiting for a Convoy Technician/Driver to be responsible for the driving and 1st & 2nd line maintenance and repair of its Convoy Fleet and assets.

Who are we looking for?

What will you be responsible for?

• The repair and maintenance of specialist Vehicles and equipment
• Ensuring compliance with company instructions & procedures including Safe systems of work and Health & safety
• During deployed Convoy operations you will be responsible for the safe driving of and carriage of specialist cargo in accordance with current civilian directives and Military JSP 483/800 and Convoy Operating Procedures
• Support the Convoy, Logistics and Facility managers as required

What you will need to be considered?

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship to City & Guilds MVCS 3 or equivalent NVQ standard in light and heavy vehicles
• Suitable experience within a vehicle/fleet workshop environment
• Suitable experience driving (LGV) Cat C + E vehicles
• PCV licence (desirable, but if not held, have the ability to train and pass)
• Must be willing and capable to learn new skills and diversify in the role (extensive training given)
• Willing to work away from home whilst on deployed duties
• Tacho card/ADR/ Driver CPC (Desirable)
• Must be willing and comfortable working in restrictive PPE and hazardous areas.

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.

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.

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

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

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