Engineering Laboratory TechnicianClosing Date: 13th March 2025Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .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 most of their time (~80%) working on site at AWE Aldermaston.Package: £24,270 - £34,570 per annum (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of 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 roleThe Engineering Functional Services (EFS) Team within AWE are looking for an innovative, creative, and highly motivated Laboratory Technician .This role will provide technical support, underpinning engineering laboratory activities through the set-up, operation and maintenance of required technical capabilities.Applying knowledge and skills to oversee day-to-day laboratory management for a number of complex laboratories, supporting facility management, deconfliction activities, health, safety and quality compliance, and resolving technical issues as they arise to ensure ongoing laboratory availabilityRole responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Responsible for laboratory documentation, ensuring it is correctly configured and sufficient for use within the laboratory.Working alongside the Laboratory Manager to ensure the safe and secure day-to-day operation of laboratories whilst working towards future accountability for assigned lab.Supporting laboratory walk rounds, maintenance visits and escorting visitors to the facility.Supporting laboratory inductions for new staff.Management of laboratory-based asset change processes.Procurement and introduction of new equipment within labs.Management of consumables and PPE stocks.Who are we looking for?We do need you to have the following:The successful candidate must have previous experience of working within a laboratory environment.Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently but also within a team; supporting colleagues to achieve the team's goals.Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:ONC, HNC or HND within an engineering or science disciplineA track record of driving delivery, performance and continuous improvement and demonstrable working appreciation of financial and business requirements.Ability to provide technical input within own field of expertise and solve technical problemsYou'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.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'.#KT-LITPBN1_UKTJ
