Senior Machine Tool Engineer

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Location:

RG7 4PR
, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £51,500 to £56,000 (dependent on suitability and level of experience) + additional allowance

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 looking for a talented Senior Machine Tool 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.

• Minimum HNC in an engineering discipline
• Significant knowledge and hands‑on industry experience of plant, equipment and processes

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

• 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 your 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
• Have a solid grasp of current construction Health, Safety and Environmental regulations — especially the 2015 CDM Regulations

• 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 one‑stage process.

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 the majority of their time working on site at AWE.

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.

• 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 one‑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  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.