NTR Operations Technician

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Reading is seeking an Operations Technician to support logistical tasks within the Nuclear Threat Reduction team. This role is ideal for individuals early in their career or looking to develop in an operational setting. The successful candidate will maintain operational equipment, provide logistical support, and may undertake specific safety-related roles. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this position offers professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Hold a Category B license for travel across the UK.
• Willing to undertake training to qualify in ADR Class 7.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific practical and logistical tasks to schedule, cost, and quality.
• Conduct routine checks and use of operational vehicles and equipment.
• Provide logistical support to Off-Site Delivery training.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by reporting lessons learned.
• Perform safety-related roles as required.

Skills

Operational equipment maintenance

Logistics tasks

Nuclear security knowledge

Counter terrorism awareness

Job description

We are looking for an Operations Technician to work within the Cyclamen team in our join the Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) team.

This role is the perfect opportunity for individual's early in their career, or those looking to develop their career in an operational environment. If you have knowledge or skills in the following areas, then we want to hear from you:

• Maintaining operational equipment
• Carrying out logistics tasks
• Nuclear security and counter terrorism

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues and end users to deliver our operational capability.

A requirement for the role will be for the successful applicant to hold a Category B license.
This will be needed in the role as a requirement would include travelling across the UK and working away from home.

Location: Reading

Package: £21,460 - £25,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Closing Date: 19th March 2024

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• 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 for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

What will you be responsible for?

• Delivery of specific practical and logistical tasks to schedule, cost and quality
• Routine checks and use of operational vehicles and equipment
• Providing logistical support to the Off-Site Delivery training
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and reporting lessons learned and capability gaps
• May be required to carry out safety related roles including but not limited to Work Supervisor; Instructed or Nominated Person Electrical; COSHH or Risk Assessor, Radioactive Source Authorised user

Candidates should have or be willing to undertake training to become qualified in:

• ADR Class 7

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.