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. M ulti-disciplined Engineers Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading area Let us introduce the role: Are you interested in a new and exciting opportunity to diversify your skill set supported with nationally recognised qualifications and courses; if so, this role could be for you. AWE is currently recruiting for multi-disciplined Machine Tool Engineers and are offering other recognised trades the opportunity to upskill into the diverse and exciting role that directly contributes to the security of our country. A fully funded training package will be provided for successful candidates. Once fully trained you will be responsible for performing a variety of Machine Tool lifecycle activities alongside our highly skilled and specialist team including assistance with installation, breakdown support, servicing and error mapping in order to optimise plant and equipment availability. The role will give successful candidates the opportunity to develop skills on challenging bespoke projects across a range of facilities support their personal and professional career development. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Engineering Apprenticeship with a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent working experience C&G (as appropriate)/ ONC/HNC or above is desirable. Knowledge of maintenance practices, technologies and techniques in your current trade. Conversant in fault-finding techniques and methodologies. Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Understanding and implementation of work control documents. Working experience of operational plant maintenance service delivery desirable. These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health-set fitness level in order to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to work in controlled environments. 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). 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. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. 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 us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.