Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire (RG7 4PR). We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Due to the nature of the work involved with this role, there are very limited opportunities for hybrid working, and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will need to be able to and willing to work onsite at AWE Aldermaston for the majority of their working week.

Package: £28,420 - £39,000 per annum (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Closing Date: 9th October 2024

We are currently looking to recruit a Laboratory Technician, to join the Radiation Science Group within our Physics sub-function.

This role is split between taking responsibility for the management of risk assessments, COSHH assessments and general laboratory administration (ordering supplies and components, arranging calibration etc.) alongside providing support for the assembly of diagnostics, test hardware, and supporting the fielding of experiments.

Key Responsibilities of This Role

Undertake specialist laboratory science support activities.
Proactively ensure laboratory capabilities are maintained as appropriate and available for use, as scheduled.
Ensure documentation for laboratory processes and hardware is maintained.
Prepare new documentation as required/appropriate for laboratory activities.
May be required to perform safety related roles, as required, including but not limited to: Competent, Nominated or Authorised Person Electrical; COSHH Assessor; Manual Handling Assessor.

Who Are We Looking For?

As part of the application process please provide your CV and a personal statement providing evidence against the following criteria:

We will need the successful applicant to demonstrate the following:

Significant experience as a laboratory technician.
Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, multi meters, data acquisition systems).
Knowledge of laboratory processes and administration.

The following may enhance your application, but are not essential:

Experience with electronic circuit assembly and electrical cable assembly for bespoke applications.
Experience with fibre optic components and fibre optic assembly.
Maths/Physics/Engineering Level 2 or higher national qualification.

What will you get from us?

AWE has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work.
208 hours of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
A market leading contributory pension scheme - we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution.
Life insurance of 4 x your annual salary.
Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors, training and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.

Important things you need to know:

You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years.
Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams. You may be required to complete some preparatory work ahead of the interview.
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.

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