AWE
Maintenance Technicians
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Role title
Maintenance Technicians
Closing date
1st September 2026
Location
RG7 4PR & RG30 3RR (Aldermaston & Burghfield), located between Reading and Basingstoke with free onsite parking.
Package
£36,800 - £40,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & 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.
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? Why not join AWE and play a vital role in maintaining the engineering assets and equipment that support some of the UK's most important national programmes. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be part of a skilled and collaborative team responsible for ensuring plant, equipment and facilities operate safely, reliably and efficiently. You'll support a range of maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and equipment improvements, helping to maximise operational performance and availability. Working alongside experienced engineering teams, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, gain exposure to a wide variety of equipment and systems and contribute to continuous improvement within a unique and highly regulated environment. Machine tool experience is beneficial but not essential as training and development will be provided.
What we're looking for
We're seeking motivated individuals who have a practical engineering background, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop. To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline as a minimum
- A completed engineering apprenticeship and relevant engineering/maintenance experience
- Basic knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- The ability to work safely and follow maintenance procedures
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
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It would be great if you also have experience in:
- Maintenance within a manufacturing, industrial, utilities, facilities or engineering environment
- Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic systems
- Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
- Using maintenance management systems and recording maintenance activities
- Working within Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality (EHSSQ) requirements
- Supporting continuous improvement activities and equipment reliability initiatives
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.
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. #LI-GD
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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.
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