Mechanical Engineer

1 month ago


Aldermaston, West Berkshire, United Kingdom AWE Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team at AWE. As a Mechanical Engineer - Plant and Building Services Specialist, you will be responsible for producing modification packages, managing configured plant changes, and acting as an intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability.
  • Take ownership of engineering issues or opportunities, demonstrating professional, ethical, and courteous conduct.
  • Apply Maintenance & Reliability Principles, enacting as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis.
  • Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required.
  • Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis.
Requirements
  • Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems etc.) and industrial processes (compressed gases & pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, packaged units, lifting equipment, cryogenics), with good awareness of associated electrical & control systems.
  • A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standards.
  • Experience within the higher hazard or regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.).
  • Previous experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasks.
  • A L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience or degree in an engineering discipline.
What We Offer
  • 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
  • Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
  • Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
  • Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
  • 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.


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