Senior Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: £51,500 to £75,000 (dependent on suitability and level of experience) + additional allowance.
AWE is looking for a talented Senior Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. As part of AWE Production and Assets, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the performance and reliability of our cutting‑edge equipment. From installation and breakdown support to maintenance, servicing, and error mapping, your work will directly impact plant efficiency and uptime.
This is more than just a maintenance role – it’s a chance to develop your expertise in Machine Tool Design through bespoke, high‑impact projects across diverse facilities. You’ll collaborate closely with Capital Projects teams, applying the Machinery Directive and relevant standards to ensure compliance and innovation go hand in hand.
Qualifications
- Minimum HNC in an engineering discipline
- Significant knowledge and hands‑on industry experience of plant, equipment and processes
- Hands‑on expertise in calibrating and setting up machine tools, machine‑tool maintenance and service delivery with a knack for disassembling and reassembling complex precision mechanical systems
- Confident building and refining PLC ladder logic programs, always with safety and compliance front of mind
- Experience and knowledge of diagnostics of pneumatics and hydraulic systems
- Fault diagnosis experience across electrical, mechanical and software‑based systems
- Self‑driven and comfortable working independently, but also enjoy mentoring others and sharing knowledge across all levels
- Strong understanding of the legislation and know how to apply it practically in a fast‑paced engineering environment
- Well‑versed in Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and know how to embed them into everyday operations
- Solid grasp of current construction Health, Safety and Environmental regulations, especially the 2015 CDM Regulations
Requirements
- Must be a British Citizen with 5 years UK residence for Security Clearance (SC) and 10 years for DV clearance (funded by AWE)
- Due to the classified nature of the work, limited work‑from‑home options; majority will be on site at AWE
Benefits
Competitive salary (£51,500 to £75,000) plus additional allowance. Free onsite parking is provided.
How to Apply
We encourage prompt application. Adjustments or accommodations during the process are welcomed. AWE will support funding for the necessary security clearance.
