AWE are currently recruiting for Technical Administrators

Location - Reading area

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent).

A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours.

AWE has been named in the Sunday Times top 25 big companies to work for in 2019.

Supporting either our Conventional Machining or Explosives Technology Centres, at AWE, these roles will involve providing technical administrative capability to deliver efficient manufacturing systems and ways of working.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities will also include but are not limited to:

· Management of configuration documentation produced by Production Engineering teams, supporting them in the creation and/or completion of documents as required

· Data compilation/co-ordination, report generation and information management (including management of various metrics, route card, inventory management and minute taking)

· Management of various spreadsheets (e.g. those denoting statuses of projects, training, review responses and actions)

· Printing, binding, filing and control of MPS, SPS, Method Statements, Technical Reports and Design History documentation etc.

· Support Quality, Safety, Projects, Facility and any other relevant department/programme/project as per business need

· Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and to be a great team player

Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have a strong administrative background capable of using MS Office to good standard with excellent organisational skills. Previous experience working in a Manufacturing/Production or Operational environment is preferred but not essential.

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

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

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