Convoy Technician Driver

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
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.
Location - Reading area
Package - Starting salary £40,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) plus generous benefits.
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 of annual leave
  
• 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.
  
• Convoy Incentivisation and additional allowances
  

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 (5yrs min) within a vehicle/fleet workshop environment
  
• Suitable experience driving (LGV) Cat C + E vehicles.
  
• 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.
  

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.