Electronic/Radiological Maintenance Engineer – Awe Careers Manchester

Overview

Position Title: Electronic/Radiological Maintenance Engineer

Company: AWE

Location: Manchester, England, UK

Job Description

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent – Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Have you served a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and are looking for your next career move that can offer excellent training and progression?

Do you like the idea of having every other Friday off work as part of your standard working pattern?

If so, a career at AWE could be for you!

This is a superb opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise to support the UK’s Nuclear defence programme and be part of a team of remarkable people achieving extraordinary things.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering Apprenticeship NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in relevant discipline or NVQ/Diploma Level 2 plus industrial experience
• A recognised relevant qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC or BTEC Level 3

Requirements:

• Planning and prioritisation of tasks and making decisions relating to own discipline or work area
• Generate, review and comment on relevant documentation and reports as requested
• Testing and measuring of electronic equipment and systems
• Maintenance and repair of circuits and systems down to component level
• Health and Safety at Work and Safe System of Work
• Previous experience in a building, plant or manufacturing environment

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
• Flexible working hours
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body
• AWE Life Insurance