Climatic Trials Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Reading, Berkshire

Company

AWE

Salary

£35720 - £50000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Military / Emergency / Government

Job summary

AWE is currently recruiting for a Climatic Trials Engineer to join an on-site trials team who are tasked with the operation and maintenance of our climatic explosives trials test facilities.

Are you an engineer or scientist with a keen interest in overseeing long term trails? Are you willing to work alongside our experienced engineers and scientists to deliver current and future explosive capabilities? Would you like the opportunity to work in AWE's unique Environmental Trials Delivery Unit? Then we have the perfect role for you! We would like someone who has experience working with C&I systems or specialist facility design but are interested in hearing from anyone who may have a suitable engineering or science background.

Location: Reading (site based)

Package: £35,720-£50,000 per annum (depending on suitability to the role)

Closing Date: 25th March 2024

The Role?

Key responsibilities and accountability's of a Climatic Trials Engineer:

To aid with the planning and operation of explosive climatic test facilities to perform long term storage and instrumented trials.
Preparation of test facility and test data reports on climatic trials storage phases as and when required.
Maintain trial records and monitor ongoing trial environments to ensure compliance with trial specifications.
Maintain and develop test facility / instrumentation calibration procedures and schedules.
Design, develop and maintain control systems for climatic test facilities.
Performance of minor, routine, and specialised maintenance tasks on climatic test facilities and associated equipment.
Development towards Climatic SME status through knowledge capture and creation of training aids.
Must be willing to learn and work to high safety and security standards in accordance with licence conditions and explosive requirements.

It would be desirable for you to have the following (not essential):

Experience working with and around explosives.
Experience with climatic environments (Temperature, humidity, ect.)
Experience maintaining complex control systems.
Experience in communicating independently with internal and external stakeholders.

You will need the following, to be considered:

ONC / NVQ level 3 in a STEM vocational qualification supported by considerable practical experience.
Proven experience of working in a multidisciplined team to deliver operational targets.
Willingness to work around explosive and radiological hazardous environments.

What will you get from us?

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

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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