Maintenance Technicians

AWE; Reading, Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Market leading pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

AWE is seeking Maintenance Technicians to keep plant and facilities operating safely and efficiently at our Aldermaston and Burghfield sites in the UK. You will perform preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs, with opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Successful candidates will have an engineering background, a practical mindset and a willingness to learn within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in an engineering discipline (as a minimum).
• Completed engineering apprenticeship and relevant maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills; ability to work safely and follow procedures.
• Good communication and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant, equipment and facilities to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to faults with repairs and improvements.
• Work with engineering teams and training will be provided for new equipment.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities to maximise availability.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in an engineering discipline

Job description

Role title: Maintenance Technicians

Closing date: 1st September 2026

Location: RG7 4PR & RG30 3RR (Aldermaston & Burghfield), located between Reading and Basingstoke with free onsite parking.

Package: £36,800 - £40,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & 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?

Why not join AWE and play a vital role in maintaining the engineering assets and equipment that support some of the UK's most important national programmes.

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be part of a skilled and collaborative team responsible for ensuring plant, equipment and facilities operate safely, reliably and efficiently. You'll support a range of maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and equipment improvements, helping to maximise operational performance and availability.

Working alongside experienced engineering teams, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, gain exposure to a wide variety of equipment and systems and contribute to continuous improvement within a unique and highly regulated environment. Machine tool experience is beneficial but not essential as training and development will be provided.

What we're looking for

We're seeking motivated individuals who have a practical engineering background, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline as a minimum
• A completed engineering apprenticeship and relevant engineering/maintenance experience
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding skillsThe ability to work safely and follow maintenance procedures
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

It would be great if you also have experience in:

While not essential, the following would be advantageous:

• Maintenance within a manufacturing, industrial, utilities, facilities or engineering environment
• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic systems
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
• Using maintenance management systems and recording maintenance activities
• Working within Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality (EHSSQ) requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement activities and equipment reliability initiatives

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'.

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.

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 the majority of their time working on site at AWE.

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