Convoy Technician/Driver
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: Up to £42,000 + generous allowances (depending on your suitability and 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?
AWE is currently recruiting for a Convoy Technician/Driver to be responsible for the driving and 1st & 2nd line maintenance and repair of its Convoy Fleet and assets.
Who are we looking for?
What will you be responsible for?
The repair and maintenance of specialist Vehicles and equipment
Ensuring compliance with company instructions & procedures including Safe systems of work and Health & safety
During deployed Convoy operations you will be responsible for the safe driving of and carriage of specialist cargo in accordance with current civilian directives and Military JSP 483/800 and Convoy Operating Procedures
Support the Convoy, Logistics and Facility managers as required
What you will need to be considered?
Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship to City & Guilds MVCS 3 or equivalent NVQ standard in light and heavy vehicles
Suitable experience within a vehicle/fleet workshop environment
Must hold a clean C+E licence
PCV licence (desirable, but if not held, have the ability to train and pass)
Must be willing and capable to learn new skills and diversify in the role (extensive training given)
Willing to work away from home whilst on deployed duties
Tacho card/ADR/ Driver CPC (Desirable)
Must be willing and comfortable working in restrictive PPE and hazardous areas.
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'.
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 their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.
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