Maintenance Technicians

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension 9–13%

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking Maintenance Technicians to support plant, equipment and facilities. You will perform preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs to maximise operational performance and availability.

Situated between Reading and Basingstoke, the role offers a 9-day working fortnight and generous leave, with a strong emphasis on safety and team collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance of plant, equipment and facilities.
• Fault finding, repairs and equipment improvements to maximise performance and availability.

Skills

Good problem-solving

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to support plant, equipment and facilities at AWE. The role involves preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and equipment improvements, helping to maximise operational performance and availability.

Location

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

Contract & Working Pattern

Full‑time, 9‑day working fortnight. Flexible working requests considered.

Salary

£36,800 - £40,000 depending on suitability, qualifications & level of experience.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Desirable Experience

• 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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× 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.

Security Clearance and Working Conditions

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, and the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE. In order to apply, you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV clearance. The role will be funded and supported by AWE.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Company Context

We are at the start of a once‑in‑a‑generation – possibly two generations – programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent. We will do this while continuing to deliver the Trident programme as well as managing ambitious state‑of‑the‑art capital and construction projects – some of which have never been done before.

Additional Information

Find out more on our website. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. We are an Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award Employer.

Early Careers and Volunteers

Early careers are available – register your interest in our Apprentice, Graduate and undergraduate programmes. Service leavers, veterans and reservists are also welcome to apply. Visit the Service Leavers page for more details.