Craft Machinist Practitioner

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If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Craft Machinist Practitioner Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Location: Reading/Basingstoke Salary - Up to £36,000 dependant on skills and experience Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role The Craft Machinist Practitioner will carry out maintenance on tooling to support the business deliverables whilst working with Safety, Security and Quality policies. Key Accountabilities: Ensure that all processing and handling operations are completed to support programme operations and to approved operating procedures, safety cases and legislative requirements by adherence to the regulations laid down in Procedural Guides, Work Instructions, and Safe Systems of work relevant to the work area. Identify any areas of concern or serious shortcomings which affect operations to Line/Task Management. Comply with all safety, environmental, fire, quality, security standards, regulations and legislation by maintaining and promoting high personal standards and behaviours in environment, safety, health security and quality and be a great team player. Undertake the duties of any other craft operators, appropriate to the grade and training, as required / directed. Additional accountabilities specific to the site, which if required will be confirmed at the time of appointment. Who are we looking for? Successful completion of a craft disciplined apprenticeship (preferably in maintenance, toolmaking, machining and/or engineering). Successful completion of Level 3 craft disciplined qualifications (examples being NVQ, ONC, City & Guilds etc.). Perform all processing and handling operations as necessary to meet outputs. Support processing activities which may include: Reading and controlling the process and ensuring no deviations from approved procedures. Undertaking the mechanical operations required to complete the process. Be competent to use a range of equipment, hand tools, measuring equipment and machinery. Perform crane / slinger duties. Carry out tooling modifications, when required in accordance with approved procedures. Perform tooling maintenance tasks as required in accordance with approved procedures. Attending all periodic mandatory and on-the-job training, as directed. Ability to read technical drawings. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. #LI-JW1 Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take plac