Security Maintenance Engineer

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Security Maintenance Engineer to enhance security systems and conduct maintenance on site. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and a range of benefits. Ideal candidates will have relevant technical qualifications and experience in security systems maintenance.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance tasks on security systems.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance on security equipment like CCTV and alarms.
• Support commissioning of major projects and assist contractors.

Skills

Technical Investigations

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in a related technical discipline

NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

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Security Maintenance Engineer

Apply locations Reading area time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 22, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id R26558

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Security Maintenance Engineer

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £36,800 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) plus additional allowances

Gross salary normally in excess of £40,000 (plus On-Call allowance and Over time)

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.

Let us introduce the role

Are you skilled in maintaining and enhancing security systems? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new challenges and opportunities?

Our Security Maintenance Engineers are dedicated to conducting Defence Nuclear Security regulated maintenance and addressing breakdowns on site security equipment such as CCTV, card access control, and building intruder alarm systems. Additionally, they play a crucial role in supporting the commissioning of major projects, assisting contractors with equipment installation, and aiding security in verifying operational requirements capabilities.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• An engineering apprenticeship with minimum NVQ/Diploma level 3 in a related technical discipline OR
• NVQ/Diploma level 2 in a relevant technical discipline plus industrial experience

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Experience of leading planned maintenance tasks and breakdowns on site security system equipment including building intruder alarms, card access control systems, perimeter intrusion detection systems, CCTV and the management systems controlling them

• Demonstrable knowledge of Implementing safe systems of work, work instructions, and adherence to all relevant legislation within area of responsibility

• Experience of technical investigations and report generation to support modifications, abnormal events or design reviews

• Ability to work with a range of Stakeholders

• Experience of assisting with project related installation and commissioning tasks

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 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).

• 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'.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.

• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.

• Our interviews typically take place in person and are a 1 stage process.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. 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.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

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