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 below
Transport Driver (Convoy)
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: £46,527 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.
Licence C+E /HGV1 must be held to apply for this position.
Closing date for this role is 4th November 2025
Ready to play your part?
At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
Key Accountabilities:
Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
Ensure that all operations are carried out in accordance with UK and European Union laws and regulations, particularly relating to health and safety.
Ensure driving duties are efficient and effective.
During deployed convoy operations responsible to the Convoy Safety Officer (CSO) for the safe driving of mission critical assets in accordance with current directives with particular reference to JSP 483 and Convoy Operating Procedures (COPs).
Act as part of the load/unload team.
Carry out Daily and Weekly vehicle checks.
Advise the Transport Operations Manager of any non-routine events, non-compliances or complaints that may have occurred.
Ensure Transport Section vehicles are refuelled and cleaned on a daily/weekly basis as appropriate to tasking arrangements.
Ensure daily running sheets are completed at all times.
Understanding of technical and professional aspects of the role and continually maintains appropriate technical knowledge, including up to date awareness of safety legislation, standards and directives.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure all mandatory training required for the role is in date.
Driving duties utilising a range of Passenger Carrying and Goods Vehicles in support of Company Programmes and Activities, Europe Wide.
Provide driver Support to Special Nuclear Material (SNM) Convoys if required.
Provide driver support to DNM operations as required.
Provision of Driver support for Hazardous loads.
Ensure compliance with all load securing instructions.
Deliver the role to time, cost and quality in support of the programme.
Undertake training as required to become competent to undertake appropriate Nuclear Emergency Response Training.
Remain fit to wear a respirator and body armour as required.
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
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.
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 place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
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