HGV Vehicle Technician

**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.** **Role title:** **HGV Vehicle Technician** **Closing date:** 30th July 2026 **Location:** **RG7 4PR**, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with **free onsite parking**. **Package: Staring Salary £40,000** (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience) **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. **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?** If you're a skilled Vehicle Technician looking for a role with real purpose, this could be your opportunity to make a difference. We are currently seeking a **Level 3 Vehicle Technician** to join our team, responsible for maintaining and repairing AWE's White Fleet vehicles, plant and associated assets. This role also includes an **on-call allowance** and the opportunity to develop a broad range of technical skills through extensive training. **Who are we looking for?** **What will you be responsible for?** As part of a small, dedicated team, you will: - Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on vehicles and equipment - Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, safe systems of work and health and safety requirements - Support Logistics and Facilities Managers as required - Maintain Licence Condition 28 by ensuring all relevant examinations, inspections, testing and maintenance activities are completed to the required standards - Participate in the team's on-call rota **We do need you to have the following:** To be successful, you'll need: - A recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship and **City & Guilds Level 3 MVCS** qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Light and Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - Previous experience within a vehicle or fleet workshop environment - LGV Licence Category **C or C+E** with relevant driving experience - A willingness to learn new skills, undertake training and diversify within the role - A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team - Comfort working in restrictive PPE and within hazardous environments when required - Willingness to participate in on-call arrangements **Desirable** - PCV Licence (or the ability and willingness to train and achieve this qualification) - Driver CPC qualification **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'.** 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)** *It is anticipated that the successful…