Technical Author

2 weeks ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom AWE Full time €16,750

Control and Instrumentation Technical Author Apprenticeship (Level 3 Advanced) About AWE
We are AWE. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.
AWEs support for the governments strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UKs counter terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.
grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.
C&I engineers develop and maintain systems that monitor and adjust different aspects of complex operations, such as the flow of water, or the temperature of a room, or the controlling and operating of our Orion LASER system.
During your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:
Utilise both hardware and software to design, automate, and maintain machinery and processes.
At AWE, you will be producing documentation that explains how to safely build, support and service the UKs nuclear deterrent.
Producing new documents like manuals and instructions, and updating or rewriting existing documents.
Commissioning photographs or illustrations.
Working on digital or multi-channel content like blogs, e-learning, or podcasts.
Testing what you've written with content users.
This will include servicing, repairing, and installing various systems to support our facilities.
~ After 3 years, your apprenticeship is completed and you become a qualified maintenance engineer.
~ Your final year will be spent building your skills as a Technical Author, gaining a Diploma in Technical Communication.

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English at grade 5/B or above and Mathematics at 4/C
~ Applicants must be aged 16 or over, as of 31st August 2025 due to security clearance requirements
~ If you currently hold a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or similar, you should consider applying for a degree level apprenticeship
Market leading contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement of 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
Access to employee discounts portal - everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping us to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.
Annual leave will not be granted from 27th August until 3rd October, due to mandatory inductions and the requirement for you to complete as part of your apprenticeship. Any leave approved after this point will depend on the training provider requirements for your apprenticeship and must be agreed in advance.
So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out
These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.
Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR

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