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. Radiological Instrumentation Calibration Technician Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: £30,100 - £35,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) 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 AWE is currently recruiting for a Radiological Instrumentation Calibration Technician. This role would suit a skilled Electronic Engineer with a hands-on background eager to work in a calibration environment. In this role, you will be responsible for calibrating, testing, and repairing a variety of handheld radiological detection instruments for our established customer base. As a member of our in-house calibration team, you will receive comprehensive training and have access to continuous self-development opportunities. You will work alongside a versatile and experienced team, enhancing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Engineering Apprenticeship NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in relevant engineering discipline or NVQ/Diploma Level 2 plus industrial experience A recognised relevant engineering qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, BTEC Level 3 or HNC 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: Working experience in the test, repair and calibration of electronic devices Ability to follow, review and create test procedures and safety documentation Fault finding skills using DVM’s and scopes Use of Microsoft Office products Experience in both soldering and de-soldering Attention to detail whilst working with data Experience of training/mentoring other team members Ability to work as part of team and on own initiative Flexible, can-do attitude Confidence to work in a highly regulated environment 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). 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'. 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 over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are no opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend all of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. LI-DS 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.