Role title:
Senior Joining Specialist Location:
RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with
free onsite parking . Package:
£47,690 - £65,000 + Allowance (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience) Closing date:
27th January 2025 Working pattern:
AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider
flexible working requests
to fit your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role: AWE is currently recruiting for a
Senior Joining Specialist.
This role will complement our Joining Development and Manufacturing team in support of all current and future Warhead programmes. The successful candidate will integrate with a team of welding specialists to establish joining techniques across all areas of the business. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Experience of working in an industrial/R&D environment Experience of working on scientific/industrial equipment Experience operating laser welding equipment Experience with machining processes Experience of writing weld procedure specifications (WPS) and qualification methods Knowledge of laboratory safety principles and practice Knowledge of physical metallurgy Knowledge of Joining/Welding technologies, including Keyhole & conduction Knowledge of laser welding equipment, design, and operation Knowledge of weld defects and controls Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Planning and delivering Joining programmes to meet project and process area objectives in terms of safety, cost, timing, legislation, and quality whilst coaching and developing more junior Joining Specialists Developing, validating, and manufacturing high integrity joints on a variety of materials; designing test pieces, fixtures, and tooling Acting as a subject matter expert on Laser Welding processes and formulating and approving weld procedures Liaising with facility and Safety Teams in preparing and ensuring all required documentation is in place and maintained Liaising with key stakeholders, project teams, and management, ensuring appropriate communication of project/programme status Liaising with wider UK industry and institutions Providing a diverse and inclusive working environment that allows individuals to flourish and realise their potential Working with others to form high performing teams We would also like you to have: The ability to operate complex machinery The ability to work on your own initiative The ability to work with other resource groups (e.g., Production Staff, Facility, Health Physics) Computer literacy skills with the ability to work with Windows-based software The ability to assess and act on written information and engineering drawings The flexibility to respond to tasking changes An attention to detail whilst undertaking practical tasks Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has a 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 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 and hold a full UK Driving Licence. Candidates must also be willing to work with RA materials. 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.
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Senior Joining Specialist Location:
RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with
free onsite parking . Package:
£47,690 - £65,000 + Allowance (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience) Closing date:
27th January 2025 Working pattern:
AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider
flexible working requests
to fit your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role: AWE is currently recruiting for a
Senior Joining Specialist.
This role will complement our Joining Development and Manufacturing team in support of all current and future Warhead programmes. The successful candidate will integrate with a team of welding specialists to establish joining techniques across all areas of the business. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Experience of working in an industrial/R&D environment Experience of working on scientific/industrial equipment Experience operating laser welding equipment Experience with machining processes Experience of writing weld procedure specifications (WPS) and qualification methods Knowledge of laboratory safety principles and practice Knowledge of physical metallurgy Knowledge of Joining/Welding technologies, including Keyhole & conduction Knowledge of laser welding equipment, design, and operation Knowledge of weld defects and controls Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Planning and delivering Joining programmes to meet project and process area objectives in terms of safety, cost, timing, legislation, and quality whilst coaching and developing more junior Joining Specialists Developing, validating, and manufacturing high integrity joints on a variety of materials; designing test pieces, fixtures, and tooling Acting as a subject matter expert on Laser Welding processes and formulating and approving weld procedures Liaising with facility and Safety Teams in preparing and ensuring all required documentation is in place and maintained Liaising with key stakeholders, project teams, and management, ensuring appropriate communication of project/programme status Liaising with wider UK industry and institutions Providing a diverse and inclusive working environment that allows individuals to flourish and realise their potential Working with others to form high performing teams We would also like you to have: The ability to operate complex machinery The ability to work on your own initiative The ability to work with other resource groups (e.g., Production Staff, Facility, Health Physics) Computer literacy skills with the ability to work with Windows-based software The ability to assess and act on written information and engineering drawings The flexibility to respond to tasking changes An attention to detail whilst undertaking practical tasks Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has a 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 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 and hold a full UK Driving Licence. Candidates must also be willing to work with RA materials. 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.
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