Senior Machine Tool Engineer – 9‑Day Fortnight, Onsite

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Contributory pension scheme

Maternity leave - 39 weeks full pay

Paternity leave - 4 weeks full pay

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

Job summary

AWE is hiring Machine Tool Engineers to work on bespoke engineering projects with cutting-edge technology. Located in RG7 4PR, AWE offers a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday off and comprehensive benefits.

You will ensure the reliability of critical plant and equipment, perform installations, handle complex machinery, and mentor junior staff. Candidates should have strong machine tool maintenance experience and hold a relevant engineering qualification.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in machine tool maintenance and servicing.
• Strong fault-finding capability across various systems.
• Experience with machine tool controls and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality maintenance on complex machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across systems.
• Support machine tool installations and precision alignment.

Skills

Machine tool maintenance

Fault-finding across multi-disciplinary systems

Siemens controls and servo systems

PLC programming

Installation and alignment of mechanical assemblies

Technical writing and documentation

Education

ONC/HNC in relevant engineering discipline

Completed Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

AWE is hiring Machine Tool Engineers to work on bespoke engineering projects with cutting-edge technology. Located in RG7 4PR, AWE offers a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday off and comprehensive benefits.

You will ensure the reliability of critical plant and equipment, perform installations, handle complex machinery, and mentor junior staff. Candidates should have strong machine tool maintenance experience and hold a relevant engineering qualification.