RBA Production Supervisor Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh) Package: Starting from 40,000 Working pattern: Monday - Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days. Let us introduce the role The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the production floor to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role involves managing a team of production staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and achieving production targets within set deadlines.We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and lead a team to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to thrive in a unionised environment. If you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, then this role will be a great match for you. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Production ManagementPlan, organise, and oversee production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to optimise efficiency.Team SupervisionAssign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on skills and workload.Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and address concerns.Quality AssuranceEnsure that all products meet quality standards and specifications.Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actions.Health and SafetyEnforce compliance with health and safety regulations on the production floor.Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.Resource ManagementCoordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of resources.Minimise waste and optimise the use of materials and equipment.Reporting and DocumentationMaintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and efficiency.Document and report any incidents, accidents, or equipment malfunctions.Continuous ImprovementImplement lean manufacturing principles and best practices. Key Skills and Competencies It is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experience. Strong leadership and team management skills.Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Good understanding of production processes and equipment.Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in using production management software and tools. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: Subsidised Transport Service to the site.On-site canteen and re-furbished gymnasium.Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it's essential that you are flexible on working hours.
CALLING ALL SECURITY MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS Would you like to work in a business which is critical to UK defence, UK Threat reduction and the UK's Nuclear deterrent? This is a site-based role in the Reading/ Berkshire area so no more travelling over large distances to conduct your work. Our Teams of Security Maintenance Engineers may be having a day of conducting Defence Nuclear Security Regulated Maintenance and breakdowns but on another day, may also be involved in supporting commissioning of major projects, supporting contractors installing kit or helping security verify Operational Requirements capability. Salary: c. 35,000 (dependent on experience) + allowances = Gross salary normally in excess of 40,000 (plus On-Call allowance and Over time) As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part timeOpportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and trainingEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesA generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your familyA host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Your responsibilities will include:Leading planned maintenance tasks and breakdowns on site security system equipment. Specifically building intruder alarms, card access control systems, perimeter intrusion detection systems, CCTV and the Security management networked systems controlling theseProvide support for On-Call Rota to maintain system 24/7 (Allowances to conduct this work)Implement safe systems of work and work instructions, demonstrating understanding, competence, and adherence to all relevant legislative and company standards within area of responsibilityDemonstrating the business behaviours and be a a professional and effective communicator to Customers, stakeholders and other members of your teamTo undertake technical investigations and generate reports to support modifications, abnormal events or design reviewsAide with extra tasks such as install, commissioning and capital projects where required To be considered for these roles, you must have an engineering apprenticeship with a minimum NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline or relevant NVQ/Diploma level 2 plus industrial experience. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work complete specific training to work in designated areas of site
Role title: Senior Electrical Electronic Engineer (Warhead Engineering) Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking Package: 49,480 - 65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience) Closing date: 14th June 2025 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 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Electronic Engineer. This role is ideally suited to an experienced Engineer looking to apply their Electrical/Electronic skills to challenging system integration, safety, security, or nuclear projects. In growing our capability, we will also be growing your skills and knowledge as an Engineer with opportunities for development and progression across our programmes of work. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have some of the following: HNC/HND or degree qualification in a science or engineering discipline or proven experience working in a similar environmentAbility to integrate and work well in a team and support or take the technical lead in projectsDegree qualification or NVQ Level 5 or Experience in a science or engineering disciplineProven track record of driving technical delivery, performance and continuous improvement with a consideration for quality, time, and costProven experience in planning, organising and balancing priorities to deliver multiple objectives concurrentlyStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsStrong communication and exceptional people management skills to drive teams with discovering and sharing key information whilst developing othersExperience in Leading Design, Integration and Testing of Electronic/Electrical systems Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:Delivering engineering solutions that meet safety and performance requirements, across AWE programmes and the full engineering lifecycle to a high standardPlanning and executing tasks in order to deliver agreed objectives to time; requirements, quality and costIdentifying and supporting opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and business improvementEffective stakeholder management, engaging others having a positive impact driving decisions and programme deliveryLeading, coaching and developing people into multidisciplinary teams meeting delivery objectives, acting additionally as a Task ManagerMaintaining and promoting high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and qualityPresenting results and information to internal and external stakeholders 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 PayOpportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional bodyEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesLife Assurance (4 x annual salary)Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial 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'. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required 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.
Engineering - AWE Placement ProgrammeAbout AWEWe are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe. AWEs support for the governments strategy takes many fac...
Operations: Nuclear Materials Trainee AWE Placement YearAbout AWEWe are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe. AWEs support for the governments str...
About AWEWe are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.AWEs support for the governments strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon progr...
Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship (Level 4, Higher)We are AWE.We'rea team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical. Weare responsible fordelivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.AWEs support for the governments strategy takes manyf...
Quality Inspector Apprenticeship (Level 3 Advanced)We are AWE.We'rea team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical. Weare responsible fordelivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.AWEs support for the governments strategy takes manyfac...
Project Controls Apprenticeship (Level 3 Advanced)We are AWE.We'rea team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical. Weare responsible fordelivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.AWEs support for the governments strategy takes manyface...
About AWEWe are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.AWEs support for the governments strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon progr...
