Production Operative - Pressurised Breathing Air Suit Operative

The role also requires flexibility to move between AWE sites at short notice - primarily Tadley and Burghfield

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• A background high hazard environments
• Mechanical, construction or decommissioning knowledge
• Experience wearing Respiratory Protective Equipment

Please note; That there may be a requirement to carryout numeracy, literacy and or manual dexterity testing.

Physical Requirements

These roles are physically demanding. You will need to pass a medical assessment to confirm general fitness and suitability to work with our unique materials. A BMI of under 30 for wearing PBAS is required (considerations given for muscle mass) along with lung functions test.

During your employment you must maintain your fitness and ability to work in controlled environments

Able to wear respiratory protection which requires you to be clean shaven

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver a variety of hands-on process operations in support of the programme.
• Deliver safe operations by working in accordance with the Safe System of Work documentation and follows approved operating and company procedures.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance with job specific training requirements.
• Responsible for operating safely and complying with all local relevant facility safety, operating and company procedures.
• Reporting any malfunctions, abnormal conditions, or issues.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Carry out 6s activities in line with business area requirements.
• To complete all training and maintain level of competence required for core job, linked disciplines and specific assignments.
• Work with others to form high performing teams.
• Adopt a 'See It, Own It, Solve It' mind-set, by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems.
• Responsible for undertaking other duties as reasonably required from time to time by line and task management, including work at other places within the UK or overseas; this will be done in consultation with you, and in accordance with any requirements contained in your Contract of Employment.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties as aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs; this may include additional roles as set out below (these are subject to your area of work, and where formally agreed by the individual):
  • e.g. First Aider; Ballistic First Aider; RA First Aider

Some Reasons We Think You'll Love It Here

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight or 4-day week - meaning you get every other Friday off or every 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.
• 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'.

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.