NTR Operations Technician

We are looking for an Operations Technician to join the Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) team.

This role is the perfect opportunity for individual's early in their career, or those looking to develop their career in an operational environment. If you have knowledge or skills in the following areas, then we want to hear from you:

• Maintaining operational equipment
• Understanding of IT Systems and Fundamentals
• Familiarisation/use of various Secure Communications and IT Systems
• Understanding of
• Nuclear security and counter terrorism

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues and end users to deliver our operational capability.

Location - Reading

Package - £21,460 - £25,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Closing Date - 2nd April 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

What will you be responsible for?

• Undertaking scheduled maintenance of Operational Communications and IT systems that support NTR mission Delivery to schedule, cost, and quality.
• Asset management and control of assets in lie with company policies
• Produce/review/understand technical documentation
• An ability to work comfortably in a high-pressure environment.
• Supporting quality assurance in areas such as electrical testing and calibration of instruments
• Routine checks and use of operational vehicles, plant, and equipment
• Proven ability to communicate well (both written and verbal)
• Providing logistical support to the Off-Site Delivery training and exercise programme
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and reporting lessons learned and capability gaps.

Candidates should have or be willing to undertake training to become qualified in:

• IT Fundamentals and networking + on-job training
• Category C+E licence (Including CPC & Digital Tacho)
• Forklift Truck (B1, Lorry Mounted & Remote controlled)

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

The requirement of this post will also require the successful applicant to undertake travel across the UK and also abroad if required; and to work extended periods away from home.