Asset Management Specialist

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.

Asset Management Specialist

Location - RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Salary – Up to 50k (Depending on experience and suitability for the role)

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for an Asset Management Specialist.

You will be part of an established and dynamic team, providing technical expertise in the facilitation and delivery of Failure Modes Effects Analysis workshops, provide assistance in driving through identified Asset Management improvements including identifying obsolescence of spares, developing strategies to overcome them and communicating this information to the wider AWE business so that availability and reliability of essential plant and equipment is improved to meet programme demands.

This role supports hybrid working, blending on-site attendance and home working promoting an optimal work/life balance.

You will be responsible for;

• Ensuring relevant asset related data is captured, accurate & configured within the Asset Platforms to enable operational, tactical, and strategic decision making.
• Preparing technical documentation and reports to support findings and recommendations during the delivery of the optimisation process.
• Extracting data and preparing reports to support asset performance analysis.
• Identifying critical spare requirements to support the availability of key assets & identification of obsolescence risk.
• Leading Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) workshops & provide technical input to ensure key asset failures and consequence is identified and mitigation action recommended.
• Providing technical expertise in the application of the maintenance optimisation process.
• Ensuring stake holder communities are provided with asset performance and project delivery status information as appropriate.
• Supporting root cause analysis for complex plant and equipment performance issues.
• Maintaining continuous Improvement of processes and procedures through review, learn, and improve.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• ONC/HNC in Engineering Discipline OR building discipline or suitable experience gained in an engineering or building environment.
• Knowledge of Asset Management, Facilitation and change management.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Good problem-solving skills.
• An understanding & knowledge of regulation and legislation with regards to engineering and maintenance.
• Experience of negotiation and facilitation to achieve desired outcomes.
• knowledge/experience of ISO55000 and previous knowledge of working with EAM systems (Infor, SAP, Maximo etc) is desirable but not essential.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel especially).
• Experience of reading and understanding technical information and/or have experience in working with Asset Information and Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.

Some Reasons We Think You’ll Love It Here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 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'.

Important Things You Need To Know

• 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.

Next Steps

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.