Main characteristics
- Location
- Reading, Berkshire
- Company
- AWE
- Salary
- £44990 - £65000/annum + excellent benefits
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Military / Emergency / Government
Job summary
Do you have a keen interest in the development of conventional, high hazardous or nuclear handling designs including cranes, lifting attachments, trolleys etc?AWE's Facility Design Authority is now recruiting for a Mechanical Handling Senior Design Engineer to provide guidance and advice that ensures utilities, infrastructure, engineering processes, equipment and facilities are compliant with legislation, standards and requirements associated with engineering designs throughout their lifecycle.
Location: Reading / Basingstoke Area
Package: £44,990 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)
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 (including Bank Holidays) 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
This opportunity would be a great match for a qualified Engineer with working knowledge of developing conventional, high hazard or nuclear handling designs including cranes, lifting attachments, trolleys etc. Working experience of Finite Element Analysis would be highly beneficial, although not essential.
As a Mechanical Handling Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring AWE Mechanical Handling standards are current and conform to National/International/Defence Standards.
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas as required (if applicable) once restrictions are lifted
Benefits: excellent benefits
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