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Machine Tool Engineers
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Machine Tool Engineers
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Role Title
Machine Tool Engineers
Closing Date
10th July 2026
Location
RG7 4PR – situated between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package
£44,000 – £55,000 (depending on suitability, qualifications & level of experience)
Working Pattern
- 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
- AWE offers flexible working arrangements – simply specify your preferred pattern in your application
Our Mission
At AWE, it’s far more than just a job. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Join our team in shaping the future of precision engineering.
Shaping the Future of Precision Engineering
Looking to take your career to the next level as a Machine Tool Engineer?
Join AWE’s Machine Tool Engineering (MTE) team, where you’ll contribute to cutting-edge, bespoke engineering projects across a range of highly specialised facilities. Gain unique opportunities to work on the full lifecycle of machine tools—from installation and commissioning to maintenance, optimisation, and advanced fault-finding, while developing expertise in innovation and machine tool design.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Machine Tool Engineer at AWE, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability of nationally vital machinery. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering high-quality maintenance and servicing for complex machinery
- Diagnosing, designing, and resolving faults across:
- Electrical & mechanical systems
- Pneumatic & hydraulic systems
- Supporting installations, disassembly/reassembly, and precision alignments
- Acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Capital & Facility-led projects
- Providing technical analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Implementing modifications compliant with project & engineering requirements
- Ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Mentoring apprentices and junior team members
- Collaborating with capital projects, applying EU Machinery Safety Directive and related standards
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Who We’re Looking For
AWE seeks proactive engineers with a passion for precision engineering, problem-solving, and innovation.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Confirmed expertise in:
- Machine tool maintenance, servicing, and modification
- Fault-finding in multi-discipline engineering systems
- Siemens controls, servo systems, and diagnostics
- PLC programming and integrated machine tool innovations
- Installation and precision alignment of mechanical assemblies
- Technical writing (clear, accurate, and concise engineering documentation)
- Communication & mentoring skills
- Required qualifications & experience:
- ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
- Completed Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrable knowledge of machine functionality and safety standards
- Willingness to undergo AWE-specific training (including security clearance)
Our Benefits
AWE operates a high-performance culture—we push hard because the work we do truly matters. Here’s how we reward you:
- 9-day fortnight leaving time (giving you every other Friday off + 270 annual leave hrs).
- Market-leading contributory pension (AWE contributes 9–13%, matched by your pension contributions).
- Family-friendly policies:
- Maternity Leave: 39 weeks full pay
- Paternity Leave: 4 weeks full pay
- Professional career development (funding for professional body membership).
- Employee Assistance Programme & Occupational Health Services
- Life Assurance (4× annual salary)
- Discounts on everyday spending through a savings programme
- Special leave policies, including:
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Reserve Forces & Public Service
- Caring commitments
- More details available in our Benefits Guide (explore here).
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Note: Given the classified nature of the role, a majority of work will be on-site. Hybrid working is not applicable.
Important Considerations
For security reasons, we require:
- Ability to obtain & maintain security clearance (funded by AWE).
- Be a UK resident for at least 5 years (10 years for DV).
- British citizenship (must be a UK passport holder).
For applicants seeking adjustments during recruitment, please notify us on your application.
AWE values diversity, and we dress to succeed from the start. While we review inclusion information, it:
- Does not affect hiring decisions.
- Is separately stored under GDPR standards.
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Next Steps
We don’t always require candidates to tick every criteria box—our goal is to find motivated individuals who align with AWE’s core values and culture.
So, if you meet some, but not all points but feel this is the right opportunity for you, apply confidently.
Apply today!
Additional Opportunities
Looking for a long-term career path? We welcome early-career professionals through our Apprenticeship, Graduate, & Undergraduate Programmes.
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