Senior Facility Engineer

AWE; Wolverton Townsend; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the UK is seeking a Senior Facility Engineer to enhance equipment performance and reliability. This role involves installation, support, and maintenance, along with the development of machine tool expertise. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in engineering, hands-on mechanical systems experience, and strong knowledge of safety regulations. Benefits include a 9-day working fortnight, pension scheme, and comprehensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in an engineering discipline.
• Significant knowledge and hands-on industry experience of plant, equipment and processes.
• Experience with machine tool maintenance and complex mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance and reliability of cutting-edge equipment.
• Collaborate with Capital Projects teams on compliance and innovation.
• Play a role in bespoke, high-impact projects across diverse facilities.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

PLC ladder logic programming

Diagnostics of pneumatics and hydraulic systems

Fault diagnosis across systems

Health, Safety and Environmental regulations

Education

HNC in an engineering discipline

Job description

Senior Facility Engineer

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

Package : £51,500 to £56,000 (dependent on suitability and level of experience) + additional allowance

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE is looking for a talented Senior Facility Engineer to join our dynamic team. As part of AWE Production and Assets, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the performance and reliability of our cutting‑edge equipment. From installation and breakdown support to maintenance, servicing, and error mapping, your work will directly impact plant efficiency and uptime.

This is more than just a maintenance role – it's a chance to develop your expertise in Machine Tool design through bespoke, high‑impact projects across diverse facilities. You'll collaborate closely with Capital Projects teams, applying the Machinery Directive and relevant standards to ensure compliance and innovation go hand in hand.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following :

• Minimum HNC in an engineering discipline
• Significant knowledge and hands‑on Industry experience of plant, equipment and processes
• Hands‑on expertise in calibrating and setting up machine tools, machine tool maintenance and service delivery with a knack for disassembling and reassembling complex precision mechanical systems
• Confident building and refining PLC ladder logic programs, always with safety and compliance front of mind
• Experience and knowledge of diagnostics of pneumatics and hydraulic systems
• Fault diagnosis experience across electrical, mechanical and software‑based systems. Diagnosing faults is second nature to you, whether it's mechanical, electrical, or software‑based
• Self‑driven and comfortable working independently, but also enjoy mentoring others and sharing your knowledge across all levels
• Strong Understanding of the legislation and know how to apply it practically in a fast‑paced engineering environment
• Well‑versed in Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and know how to embed them into everyday operations
• Have a solid grasp of current construction Health, Safety and Environmental regulations – especially the 2015 CDM Regulations

Work hard, be rewarded :

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including :

• 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 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'.

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.