Craft Machinist Specialist

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 Craft Machinist Specialist to carry out an extensive range of craft machining operations in the manufacture and development of production and trials components within the Production Function. With an expert knowledge on kit, materials, or area.
Location - Basingstoke/Reading
Package - £33,460-£50,200 dependant on skills and experience plus allowances
Closing date for this role is 8th February 2024
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 (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• 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

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver the production of high precision components to meet the required customer specification.
• Maintain the safe operation of machine tools and all other related equipment.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities outlined below are not exclusive, but there is an expectation you will operate a variety of machine tools such as; computer numerical code (CNC), lathes, milling machines, shapers, precision grinders, and welders.
• Programming, control and configuration of CNC.
• Liaises with engineers and tooling suppliers to improve tooling methods and design.
• Undertake route cause analysis for problem solving.
• Multi-task across multiple machine tools and manufacturing areas.
• Be a role model and mentor peers and apprentices.
• Uses problem solving techniques to solve machining and process related problems.
• Lead and engage peers in continuous improvement activities.
• Carry out 6s activities in line with business area requirements.
• To undertake and maintain all training in your core role and linked disciplines.
• Compliance with necessary procedures in the execution of the role.
• Participate in task review planning activities and route card generation where required.
• Responsible for safety and operational documentation as required by the business area.
• Work with others to form high performing teams.
• Adopt a ‘See It, Own It, Solve It’ mind-set, by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems.
• Responsible for undertaking other duties as reasonably required from time to time by line and task management, including work at other places within the UK or overseas; this will be done in consultation with you, and in accordance with any requirements contained in your Contract of Employment.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties as aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs; this may include additional roles as set out below (these are subject to your area of work, and where formally agreed by the individual):
• e.g. First Aider; Ballistic First Aider; RA First Aider

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
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Please note that you must be a British National 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.