HGV Vehicle Technician

To be successful, you'll need:

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship and City & Guilds Level 3 MVCS qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Light and Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Previous experience within a vehicle or fleet workshop environment
• LGV Licence Category C or C+E with relevant driving experience
• A willingness to learn new skills, undertake training and diversify within the role
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfort working in restrictive PPE and within hazardous environments when required
• Willingness to participate in on-call arrangements

Desirable

• PCV Licence (or the ability and willingness to train and achieve this qualification)
• Driver CPC qualification

Work Hard, Be Rewarded

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return, we offer balance, with award-winning benefits including:

• 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'.

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website)

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE.

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.