Post Conduite

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK defense company seeks a Post Conduite to facilitate tasks in a joint Franco-UK team. The role includes safety protocol application, access control management, and being the first point of contact during emergencies. Proficiency in French (B1) is required, with training available. The position offers a salary up to £42,000 and several generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements, extensive leave, and professional development opportunities. Initial deployment is in Aldermaston before relocating to France.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined contribution Group Personal Pension

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering and caregiving

Voluntary and core health benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance.
• Candidates must speak French at B1 level; training will be provided.
• Possibility of shift working.

Responsibilities

• Apply safety and security requirements.
• First point of contact onsite and for personnel.
• First responder to emergency alarms.
• Issue and manage local radios for emergencies.
• Perform general administration tasks.
• Control access for all high hazard operations.
• Manage temporary and permanent access for contractors.
• Sign onto permits and manage inhibitions.

Skills

Understanding of safety and security requirements

Communication skills in French (B1 level)

Ability to manage access control

Emergency response skills

Job description

AWE is currently recruiting for a Post Conduite to provide practical support within a joint French/UK team in Valduc to carry out agreed facility tasks as part of the UK/France EPURE facility team and to manage facility access.

Location - Valduc - France

Package - Up to £42,000 (dependant on skills and experience plus allowances, and relocation package to France. Please note the role will initially be based in Aldermaston prior to deployment to France)

Closing date for this role is 05th April 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
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and apply company safety and security requirements.
• First point of contact onsite and telephone contact for personnel within the building
• First responder to emergency alarms and escalating in line with Emergency Response Procedures.
• Issuing and understanding the use of local Radios for lone working and use in an emergency response.
• General AWE/ CEA administration - Calendars, Emails (UK and shared systems), Training (UK and French)
• Control paperwork given and archive records that are required during normal working and out of hours.
• Control the access for all operations within a high hazard area.
• Control the access for service providers and managing local task log - including liaising with designated WCC.
• Control of access for contractors and visitors - issuing of temporary building and block access
• Control of access for permanent badges holders - Both UK and French staff including access rights, areas, and timeline
• Management of UKEO Building Access (SSG systems) - Creating, Issuing, and ensuring access aligns with the UKEO Key access.
• Inhibitions - Sign onto permits, Apply Inhibitions, Remove Inhibitions, and archive permits on completion.

Role Requirements

• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role.
• Candidates must be able to speak French at B1 level (Intermediate) however, training will be provided.
• There is a possibility this role will require shift working.