Job Description
Safety Specialist
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Closing Date: 19th August 2026
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
This role will require the successful candidate to be willing and able to work across both AWE Aldermaston and AWE Burghfield sites.
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.
Package: From £36,340 (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?
AWE is currently recruiting for a Safety Specialist to work across both our Aldermaston and Burghfield sites.
Within this role you will provide general/industrial/nuclear/explosives safety advice, guidance and operational support for the staff deployed within specified facilities and programmes.
You will follow agreed strategies in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and AWE's policies, procedures and guidance. The role will require you to complete data reporting and associated documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
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:
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
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