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 Machine Tool Maintenance 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
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:
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
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE
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