Maintenance & Reliability Engineer; B2

Position: Maintenance & Reliability Engineer (B2)

Reliability Engineer

Location:

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

Package: £39,280 - £55,000 (dependent on suitability and level of experience) + an additional allowance

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 looking for a Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic team. As part of AWE Sites and Assets Team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the performance and reliability of our cutting‑edge equipment.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with experienced engineers and stakeholders, contributing to reliability discussions and learning how design, maintenance and operational choices impact asset performance. You'll support activities such as installation, breakdown analysis, maintenance planning, servicing and error mapping, helping to improve plant efficiency, reliability and uptime.

This is much more than a traditional maintenance role. You'll also be involved in bespoke projects across diverse facilities, gaining exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and real‑world engineering challenges from design phase to ownership.

We're looking for motivated, curious engineers who are keen to learn, develop and grow their careers in reliability engineering. If you're enthusiastic about building your skills, contributing your ideas and progressing within a supportive environment, this role offers an excellent foundation for long‑term career development at AWE.

Who are we looking for?

• A minimum NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline with hands‑on Industry experience in maintenance and reliability
• A solid understanding of plant operations, equipment, and industrial processes
• Familiarity with modern maintenance practices, tools, and technologies Including SCADA
• Confidence in using fault‑finding techniques to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently including FMEA's & RCA's
• Good understanding of technical drawings such as P&'s and the safety aspects of engineering protection schedules Including HAZOP's
• A working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and a commitment to upholding them
• Ability to undertake occasional travel to other sites as part of training and knowledge‑sharing activities
• Desire to support and develop colleagues, contributing to personal growth and progression towards Chartered Engineer status.

While this isn't a checklist, we'd love to hear from you if you have experience in any of the following areas:

• Applying a high level of technical skill to carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks on plant and equipment-safely, efficiently, and on time
• Staying informed about relevant legislation and standards under the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Using your technical know‑how diagnose and resolve faults across a variety of systems
• Supporting and mentoring team members and apprentices, helping to build a strong, capable workforce
• Demonstrating a clear understanding of your responsibilities in relation to Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality standards

Work hard, be rewarded:

• 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'.

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