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. AI Platform Specialist (AI Capability Development) Closing date: 1st July 2026 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £61,460 - £95,000p.a   ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and 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? Responsibilities to include: Continuously scan the AI...

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. AI Valuation Specialist (Coherence & Triage) Closing date: 1st July 2026 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £61,460 - £90,000 p.a (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and 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? Responsibilities to include: Lead AWE’s central AI idea...

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. Risk Manager Location: RG7 4PR, Aldermaston. Package: Salary from £ 49,830 - £78,770 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and 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.  This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK’s national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible...

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. Construction Manager Location:  located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £49,480 up to £78,200 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Enjoy real work–life balance at AWE. We operate a 9‑day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off . On top of that, you’ll receive 270 hours of annual leave , 26 non‑working Fridays , and an extra day off on Christmas Eve — because your time truly matters. 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.   AWE is currently...

Sales Office Manager Location: Tilehurst, Reading Package: Basic salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus/OTE and flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) Monday to Friday Sector: Packaging Distribution Protecting what matters, together We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst continuing to evolve and grow. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach provides genuine opportunities for development, progression and achievement. Every colleague has the opportunity to influence our success, helping us deliver...

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. Process Specialist (Training) Location – Aldermaston Working Hours: Typical Week: Mon-Thurs 07:30 – 17:30 – Please be aware that flexibility will be required from time to time which could include working shorter days Mon-Thurs and also working a Friday. 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. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Process Training Specialist to join our busy teams, working to help meet our businesses mission statement. Key Accountabilities: Deliver adequate supervision of the assigned team to operations. Act as the SME...

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 an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. By joining our team as a Category Specialist, you’ll help to assist with the implementation and execution of category management, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management within assigned categories. Assist with commercial and contract performance support to the business to allow management of project and commercial risk. Package: £37,910 to £46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your...

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. Quality Inspector Practitioner Closing Date: 24th June 2026   Location: RG30 3RR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are no opportunities to work from home in this role. The successful candidate will spend their time working on site at AWE Burghfield .   Package: £25,180-£35,860p.a. ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) o    Plus shift allowance. o    Plus role specific allowance.   Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Working hours: T h is is a shift-based role. Two weeks working early shift, followed by two weeks working late shift. o    Early...

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 an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. By joining our team as an Assistant Category Specialist, you’ll help provide support to the commercial function across processes, systems, supplier management, governance and reporting. Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Package: From £30,090 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and 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...

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. Radiological Instrumentation Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £38,020 - £50,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and 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? The Radiological Instrumentation & Calibration (RI&C) group deliver a comprehensive capability in the...

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. Quality Inspector (R29879) Closing Date: 30th June 2026 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 Burghfield. Package: £39,280 - £58,920 per annum ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and 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...

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. P6 Senior Planner 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. This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK’s national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible nuclear deterrent for generations to come. We are now building a team to deliver this next chapter and we are looking for exceptional people who want to work at...

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. Craft Machinist Practitioner Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Location: Reading/Basingstoke   Salary – Up to £36,000 dependant on skills and 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. Let us introduce the role The Craft Machinist Practitioner will carry out maintenance on tooling to support the business deliverables whilst working with Safety, Security and Quality policies. Key Accountabilities: Ensure that all processing and handling operations are completed to support programme operations and to...

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. Agentic AI Specialist  (Enterprise AI) Closing date: 23rd June 2026 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £61,460 - £95,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and 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? Responsibilities to include: Lead AWE’s enterprise AI delivery, turning...

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. AI Adoption Specialist (AI Adoption) Closing date: 23rd June 2026 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £61,460 - £90,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and 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? Responsibilities to include: Drive organisation‑wide AI uptake through a...

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. Demolition Construction Supervisor  Location:  located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Up to £55,000 plus allowances ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Enjoy real work–life balance at AWE. We operate a 9‑day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off . On top of that, you’ll receive 270 hours of annual leave , 26 non‑working Fridays , and an extra day off on Christmas Eve — because your time truly matters. 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...

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. Head of Delivery - Quality Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week. Package: £105,000 - £115,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and 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. Let us introduce the role Reporting to the Director of Quality, you will set the strategic direction for AWE’s Core Quality function and ensure a robust and compliant Quality Management System (QMS) . You will lead a...

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: Deputy Finance Director Contract : Fixed term – 6 -12 months Location : Green Park, Reading (free onsite parking)  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?  AWE is entering a pivotal phase of transformation and programme delivery, requiring strong financial leadership to ensure operational robustness and strategic clarity. We are seeking an experienced Finance Leader to support the Finance Director in overseeing a complex finance function during a period of transition. This role will be instrumental in stabilising operations, strengthening financial control and reporting, and driving improved performance...

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. Team Leader Production Operations Location: Burghfield located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £37,670- £40,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Working Hours Days 9‑day fortnight Monday–Thursday: 07:45–16:30 5th day: 07:45–16:15 8.25 hours per day on a rolling 9‑day fortnight (every other Friday off) Allowances and shift allowances apply following completion of training Early Shift 9‑day fortnight Monday–Thursday: 06:00–14:45 9th day: 06:00–14:30 8.25 hours per day on a rolling 9‑day fortnight (every other Friday off), with the 9th day being 8 hours Late Shift 9‑day fortnight Monday–Thursday:...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Sales Manager Location: Reading, Crawley, Bristol, Templecombe and Belfast (any Thales office) Other: permanent, full-time, hybrid, with 30 - 50% domestic & international travel Lead the capture of next‑generation radar solutions and help shape the future of UK air defence! What the role has to offer Shape the Future of UK Radar Capability - influence and secure major Radar programmes supporting national defence, security and critical infrastructure, with the chance to steer next‑generation solutions and...