Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) - Aldermaston

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their Facility Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver professional engineering services across plant and equipment while adhering to safety and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for producing modification packages, managing plant changes, and providing expert guidance to stakeholders. With a flexible working pattern and a market-leading benefits package, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

208 hours of holiday annually

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on various spending categories

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services and industrial processes.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce modification packages and manage plant changes.
• Identify and escalate business risks related to engineered systems.
• Provide guidance and progress reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems)

Industrial processes (compressed gases, pneumatics)

Higher hazard or regulated industries experience

Electrical & control systems awareness

Education

Level 4 NQF (HNC) in engineering

Degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) - Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG74PR

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £40,000 - £52,000 per annum + Holiday, pension, life insurance

Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment.

Title: Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Location: Between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Up to £52,000 + Excellent Benefits (depending on your suitability, qualifications, 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 working pattern on your application.

Responsibilities:

1. Producing modification packages, managing configured plant changes, and acting as an intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products.
2. Identifying and escalating business risks or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability.
3. Taking ownership of engineering issues or opportunities.
4. Planning, managing, and collaborating to deliver safe, sound solutions to meet project and societal obligations.
5. Providing advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants.
6. Adhering to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls.
7. Applying Maintenance & Reliability Principles and enacting as directed by planning and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis outputs.
8. Analyzing relevant metrics and contributing to Key Performance Indicators and reporting.
9. Assisting in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and performing Root Cause Analysis.

Candidate Experience:

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems, etc.) and industrial processes (compressed gases & pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, packaged units, lifting equipment, cryogenics), with good awareness of electrical & control systems.
• Relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practices, and industry standards.
• Higher hazard or regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chem, pharma).
• Experience as an installer or maintainer is beneficial but not essential, as the role is more consultancy-oriented.
• Holding a Level 4 NQF (HNC) with additional experience or a degree in engineering.

Benefits:

• 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday off.
• 208 hours of holiday annually plus Bank Holidays.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9%-13% contributions).
• Family-friendly policies including maternity and paternity leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and funding for memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Discounts on various spending categories.
• Special Leave Policy for volunteering, public service, and caring duties.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance and work in designated areas. #LI-MR