Convoy Technician/Driver - #145201

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 Convoy Technician/Driver to be responsible for the driving and 1st & 2nd line maintenance and repair of its Convoy Fleet and assets.

Location – Reading area

Package – Starting salary £42,294 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) plus generous benefits

Benefits

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 time
• 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 Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• 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 for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site
• Convoy Incentivisation and additional allowances
  
  

What will you be responsible for?

• The repair and maintenance of specialist Vehicles and equipment
• Ensuring compliance with company instructions & procedures including Safe systems of work and Health & safety
• During deployed Convoy operations you will be responsible for the safe driving of and carriage of specialist cargo in accordance with current civilian directives and Military JSP 483/800 and Convoy Operating Procedures
• Support the Convoy, Logistics and Facility managers as required
  
  

What you will need to be considered?

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship to City & Guilds MVCS 3 or equivalent NVQ standard in light and heavy vehicles
• Suitable experience within a vehicle/fleet workshop environment
• Suitable experience driving (LGV) Cat C + E vehicles
• PCV licence (desirable, but if not held, have the ability to train and pass)
• Must be willing and capable to learn new skills and diversify in the role (extensive training given)
• Willing to work away from home whilst on deployed duties
• Tacho card/ADR/ Driver CPC (Desirable)
• Must be willing and comfortable working in restrictive PPE and hazardous areas.
  
  

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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.