Job Description

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 a Material Specialist to join our growing team.
Location: Reading/Basingstoke
Package - 31,000-36,000 dependant on skills and experience
Closing date for this role is 20th June 2025.
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)
• 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

You will be required to:

• Support Assembly Technology Centre at AWE(B) Site with all aspects of Warehousing and Inventory Control of components.
• Be part of a main Warehousing and Inventory team for picking and packing and instigating/completing any cycle count activity
• Update inventory platform (Jobsope) with all transactional changes.
• Print labels and assist with applying to components.
• Apply good working relationships with ATC departments in support of Production.
• Shift patterns 06:00 - 14:45 / 14:15 - 23:00 shall apply to 1 of the roles - the 2nd role is normal daily working patterns.

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills/Experience:

• A good standard of basic education
• Excellent attention to detail is required
• Good methodical approach to work
• Ability to work and problem solve under pressure.
• Proactive approach to safety and quality
• Demonstrable evidence of working in a similar environment, where they have been responsible for similar capabilities.
• Warehouse/stores operations.
• Distribution networks.
• UK health & safety legislation.
• Inventory management experience

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