Craft Specialist

AWE is seeking an Electrical Control & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician for its Orion Laser Facility, which conducts high-energy plasma-physics experiments. The role offers a salary between £36,800 and £42,000, with a 9-day working fortnight and potential for flexible hours. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification in a related field, experience in AutoCAD, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. AWE values diverse skills and offers various benefits, including generous holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and professional development opportunities. Security clearance is required for the role.

Trials, Experiments & Technology (Development)
EC&I Maintenance Technician
AWE currently have a great opportunity for an Electrical Control & Instrumentation Maintenance (EC&I) Technician to work within the Orion Laser Facility, our twelve-beam laser facility delivering high-energy plasma-physics experiments. To successfully operate the facility our engineer’s design and maintain a variety of bespoke systems, in vacuum and free space, to the tolerances required.
Location – RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: £36,800 – £42,000 (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
This role is ideally suited to an engineer who enjoys hands-on work and has an interest in proactive maintenance, reactive repairs, and forward-looking upgrades. Working with one of the biggest lasers in the world, the successful candidate will also be involved in capability uplift projects from assisting on designs to implementing solutions.
Ideal Candidates will have the following skills, experience, and behaviours:
Completion of Level 3 Apprentice Scheme in related discipline in line with NQF or equivalent level qualification.
Work individually or as part a team, applying technical skills to deliver Engineering solutions that meet safety and performance requirements.
Experience using AutoCAD and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
Develop awareness of team, function, company processes and technical capabilities.
Identify and support cost savings, efficiencies, and business improvement opportunities.
Take ownership of own training and development.
Deliver technical objectives to time; requirements, quality and cost.
Contribute towards the development of Safe Systems of Work, Maintenance Instructions and design changes.
Maintain high standards in environment; safety, health, security, and quality.
Fulfil other reasonable duties as required by the business.
Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:
Whilst not essential, a Level 4 HNC qualification in Electrical or C&I Engineering is desirable.
Experience working within operational and highly regulated environments.
Good stakeholder management skills with experience of interacting with customers and suppliers.
Good communication, both verbal and written.
Experience creating technical presentations and documentation.
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, 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.
You’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:
AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
AWE Global Mobility Package
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.
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 Aldermaston.
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