RBA Production Supervisor (Database Management) Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh) Package: Starting from £40,000 (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role) Working pattern: Monday - Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days. Please note, it is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experience 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? The RBA Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations and database management of the production floor to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role involves managing a team of production staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and achieving production targets within set deadlines. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and lead a team to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for process improvement, experience with database management and the ability to thrive in a unionised environment. If you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, then this role will be a great match for you. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Production Management Plan, organise, and oversee production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines. Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to optimise efficiency. Database Management Maintenance schedules Equipment Database Management & Consumables control Continuous Improvement Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices. Team Supervision Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on skills and workload. Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and address concerns. Quality Assurance Ensure that all products meet quality standards and specifications. Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actions. Health and Safety Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations on the production floor. Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments. Resource Management Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of resources. Minimise waste and optimise the use of materials and equipment. Reporting and Documentation Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and efficiency. Document and report any incidents, accidents, or equipment malfunctions. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Experience with Database management is essential Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Good understanding of production processes and equipment. Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using production management software and tools. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave. Subsidised Transport Service to the site. 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 on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice. 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. On-site canteen and re-furbished gymnasium. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it's essential that you are flexible on working hours. JBRP1_UKTJ
07/09/2025
Full time
RBA Production Supervisor (Database Management) Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh) Package: Starting from £40,000 (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role) Working pattern: Monday - Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days. Please note, it is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experience 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? The RBA Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations and database management of the production floor to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role involves managing a team of production staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and achieving production targets within set deadlines. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and lead a team to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for process improvement, experience with database management and the ability to thrive in a unionised environment. If you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, then this role will be a great match for you. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Production Management Plan, organise, and oversee production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines. Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to optimise efficiency. Database Management Maintenance schedules Equipment Database Management & Consumables control Continuous Improvement Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices. Team Supervision Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on skills and workload. Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and address concerns. Quality Assurance Ensure that all products meet quality standards and specifications. Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actions. Health and Safety Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations on the production floor. Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments. Resource Management Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of resources. Minimise waste and optimise the use of materials and equipment. Reporting and Documentation Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and efficiency. Document and report any incidents, accidents, or equipment malfunctions. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Experience with Database management is essential Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Good understanding of production processes and equipment. Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using production management software and tools. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave. Subsidised Transport Service to the site. 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 on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice. 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. On-site canteen and re-furbished gymnasium. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it's essential that you are flexible on working hours. JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior HPC Software Engineer Closing Date: 2nd October 2025 Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . 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. Package: £47,860 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). A relocation package may also be available with this role (terms & conditions apply). 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? Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a Senior HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. As part of this role, you will be: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms. Designing, coding, testing, installing, and maintaining software modules. Producing suitable online documentation.? Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research.? Undertaking research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics problems.? Developing relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems.? Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field.? Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus at least 4 years relevant experience. OR A BSc/MSc Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus at least 6-8 years relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures (including accelerators such as GPUs) and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g. , bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. ? 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'.
04/09/2025
Full time
Senior HPC Software Engineer Closing Date: 2nd October 2025 Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . 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. Package: £47,860 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). A relocation package may also be available with this role (terms & conditions apply). 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? Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a Senior HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. As part of this role, you will be: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms. Designing, coding, testing, installing, and maintaining software modules. Producing suitable online documentation.? Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research.? Undertaking research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics problems.? Developing relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems.? Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field.? Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus at least 4 years relevant experience. OR A BSc/MSc Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus at least 6-8 years relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures (including accelerators such as GPUs) and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g. , bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. ? 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'.
AWE are recruiting for an experienced Information Manager to support a project in managing its information and records and provide guidance in meeting its regulatory requirements. Proven experience in information management (paper, digital data and other media formats) is essential and experience in SharePoint implementation and day-to-day management will be an advantage. This post will sit within the Information Governance strand of the Information, Configuration and Knowledges Management (ICKM) team. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking KIM professional with hands on experience of working with paper and digital records and a desire to help the organisation maximise information management on real life projects. They will be embedded in a project team, supporting the Principal Information Specialist to drive good records management policies and processes for digital working. Location - Reading area AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Essential Experience: Demonstrable experience of working in a Knowledge and Information Management environment. Understanding of records management legislation and the lifecycle of both paper and digital records. This experience is likely to be supported with relevant qualifications in records management and/or information management. Excellent communication, influencing and team management skills are equally essential. #LI-CEJ
04/11/2021
Full time
AWE are recruiting for an experienced Information Manager to support a project in managing its information and records and provide guidance in meeting its regulatory requirements. Proven experience in information management (paper, digital data and other media formats) is essential and experience in SharePoint implementation and day-to-day management will be an advantage. This post will sit within the Information Governance strand of the Information, Configuration and Knowledges Management (ICKM) team. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking KIM professional with hands on experience of working with paper and digital records and a desire to help the organisation maximise information management on real life projects. They will be embedded in a project team, supporting the Principal Information Specialist to drive good records management policies and processes for digital working. Location - Reading area AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Essential Experience: Demonstrable experience of working in a Knowledge and Information Management environment. Understanding of records management legislation and the lifecycle of both paper and digital records. This experience is likely to be supported with relevant qualifications in records management and/or information management. Excellent communication, influencing and team management skills are equally essential. #LI-CEJ
We are recruiting for a PLM Application Developer, accountable for the provision, configuration and maintenance of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software applications in line with relevant company policies, processes or external regulations, standards, codes of practice, and best practice. Analysis and programming support to the PLM business area in line with the IS and PLM strategy. Location - Reading area AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight in the UK and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We welcome applications from candidates looking for full and part time hours. Key Accountabilities: Ensure compliance with company processes and procedures relating to the delivery of business as usual (BAU) and project work. Undertake research and development of new technologies to maintain current knowledge. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Undertake analysis of business requirements, working with PLM customers to prepare solution designs and specifications for applications such as Teamcenter, NX, xPedition, Jobscope and Granta. Manage/develop configuration changes to meet business requirements using agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Provide technical third line support for PLM applications (Teamcenter, NX, xPedition, Jobscope and Granta) and services. Ensure configuration and change is managed and controlled throughout software development lifecycle. Produce required documentation to support all phases of the system development process. Maintain local software quality documentation to ensure company standards are met. Provide timely updates to task managers on the status of assigned deliverables. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. LI-CEJ
04/11/2021
Full time
We are recruiting for a PLM Application Developer, accountable for the provision, configuration and maintenance of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software applications in line with relevant company policies, processes or external regulations, standards, codes of practice, and best practice. Analysis and programming support to the PLM business area in line with the IS and PLM strategy. Location - Reading area AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight in the UK and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We welcome applications from candidates looking for full and part time hours. Key Accountabilities: Ensure compliance with company processes and procedures relating to the delivery of business as usual (BAU) and project work. Undertake research and development of new technologies to maintain current knowledge. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Undertake analysis of business requirements, working with PLM customers to prepare solution designs and specifications for applications such as Teamcenter, NX, xPedition, Jobscope and Granta. Manage/develop configuration changes to meet business requirements using agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Provide technical third line support for PLM applications (Teamcenter, NX, xPedition, Jobscope and Granta) and services. Ensure configuration and change is managed and controlled throughout software development lifecycle. Produce required documentation to support all phases of the system development process. Maintain local software quality documentation to ensure company standards are met. Provide timely updates to task managers on the status of assigned deliverables. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. LI-CEJ
AWE are currently recruiting for a Part time HR Process Analyst to work within our Service Improvement Team to drive forward improvements to our HR processes and service. The ideal candidate would be able to proactively identify opportunities for change and improvement, assist in developing solutions, document process changes and support the implementation of these...... click apply for full job details
19/03/2021
Full time
AWE are currently recruiting for a Part time HR Process Analyst to work within our Service Improvement Team to drive forward improvements to our HR processes and service. The ideal candidate would be able to proactively identify opportunities for change and improvement, assist in developing solutions, document process changes and support the implementation of these...... click apply for full job details
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