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.

AWE is currently recruiting for a Workshop Safety and Support Specialist to deliver, maintain and promote high standards of safety, within the Skills Academy and ensure delivery of the apprenticeship programme is maintained at all times.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £35,950 - £45,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.

Let us introduce the role

As the Workshop Safety and Support Specialist, you will liaise with the Operations Manager to ensure safe delivery and cover is provided at all times, within the relevant training workshops and as such you will need to adapt to various workshop settings, sometimes at short notice, both on and off site.

There may be at times the need to review and change assets to meet the needs of the Skills Academy and AWE. As part of your role, you will:

Provide relevant and update safety training, advice and guidance to the Skills Academy and their Apprentices in line with current regulations and legislation on a regular basis.

Be a proactive responsible key point of contact for all safety aspects within the Skills Academy.

Demonstrate the ability to safely deliver hands-on training sessions using a variety of tools and machinery and support and engage with apprentices in the same settings and in a safe manner.

An additional element will involve safely managing asset change requests in order to maximise the opportunities within the Skills Academy as they evolve.

Who are we looking for?

We are ideally seeking candidates that hold a Level 3 Qualification with previous safety advisor experience, skilled in investigation and inspection techniques and knowledgeable in emergency response.

You will be positive, self-motivated, and adaptable to change. Accountable for decisions and aware of their impact. Confident in challenging established processes; committed to continuous learning and CPD. Flexible and adaptable in work approach with strong planning skills and an effective communicator with excellent written and oral skills.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

Level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.

Accredited Risk and COSHH Assessor.

Excellent planning skills with the ability to manage the delivery of several Asset Change requests, requiring cross functional engagement.

The ability to develop internal/external relationships and positively influence the delivery of business change requirements.

Ability to solve highly complex asset/facility/ESH related problems by applying own delivery skills with consideration and awareness of implications to other asset and operational areas.

Good knowledge and ability to interpret relevant legislation

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'.

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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.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.