Principal Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Before you apply -Don't miss out on the jobs you're really looking for.

AWE plc

Principal Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Before you apply -Don't miss out on the jobs you're really looking for.

£85000

AWE plc, Reading

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 50db97515fd246bfa1a10f2e5300ea66

Full Job Description

  • Deliver Maintenance & Reliability solutions in relation to defined requirements, across the full engineering lifecycle, to a high standard

  • Applying Engineering methods, tools and processes to complex engineering tasks

  • Providing guidance and mentoring to inexperienced engineers about the practical use of Engineering methods, tools and processes

  • Strategically delivering engineering solutions that will maximise productivity, reliability, innovation and quality to the business

  • Lead effective stakeholder management to engage others in order to have a positive impact on decisions and programme delivery

  • Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement

  • Identify appropriate resources and where they need to be allocated to deliver engineering solutions

    Previous experience leading multi-discipline teams through the engineering lifecycle

  • Asset Management Experience

  • The ability to articulate technical complexities to a range of stakeholders

  • Excellent interpersonal, engagement and presentation skills

  • Previous experience of delivering an engineering / reliability engineering capability across a manufacturing and / or research environment

  • An understanding and ability to apply applicable legislation and standards relevant to safety within engineering

  • Experience of HV/LV power supplies and site steam heating systems would be beneficial but not essential

  • Degree qualification in an engineering discipline or have proven experience working in a similar environment


  • Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

    Experience working in a nuclear environment under licence conditions is desirable but not essential.

    The UK Atomic Weapons Establishment is embarking on a Replacement Nuclear Warhead programme, to ensure the UK continuous at sea deterrent.

    This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of such an important mission and this key role will play a vital role leading our maintenance and reliability teams across multiple projects applying an asset management framework to a national critical mission with a developing infrastructure.

    Package: £55,450 - £85,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

    As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
  • Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave - plus every other Friday off work!

  • Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training

  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

  • A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)

  • Life Assurance

  • 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 for your family

  • A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

  • Relocation assistance (terms & conditions apply)