Awe | Operations Apprentice | Reading

1 week ago


Reading, United Kingdom Awe Full time

Operations Apprentice Level 3 Advanced Roles are due to close at the end of November.
Act quickly, make an application today.
About AWE We are AWE.We'rea team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.
Our work is critical.
Weare responsible fordelivering 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 manyfacets: from supporting the weaponprogrammefor the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UKs counter terroristprogramme,identifyingwhere there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individualsin order togive the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.
Start an extraordinary career at AWE; grow your skills, learn from industryexpertsand become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.
About the role An Operations Apprenticerole at AWE will give you your first steps to a career in a diverse and unique environment, involvingManufacturing, Science, and Engineeringand other key areas of the business.
This would suit candidates that are looking for a new careerwhere a keen eye andprecision is a fundamental requirement.
Youwill have a unique opportunity to work in a variety of placements around our business and will spend the first few weeks of your apprenticeship in the AWEs Skills Academy before moving out into placements within the operations environment.
Your learning will be both hands-onassemblingcomponents,and office-based where you will gain an understanding of the processes andprocedures,toremaincompliant with site safety.
Youwill be key to providing manufacturing and assemblycapabilities to the defence and security of the United Kingdom.
You will deliver hands-on production and process operations inahighly regulated and safety conscious working environment.
Yourrolecanbe physically demanding,soyouwillbe requiredto pass a medicaltestfor general fitness and suitability to work with our unique materials.
This includes havinga BMI of under 35,alegal requirement for wearing respiratoryprotection (roledependent).
About You A practical aptitude for engineering & technology Attention todetail Excellent team workingskills Good communicationskills Awareness of health & safety Ability to followinstructions Passionate and motivated If you have an interestinmaterial findings and assembling,problem solvingand applying manufacturing principles into real life scenarios,then we would love to hear from you
Entry Requirements: 5GCSEsat grade 4/C or above including Maths and English(Science desirable) Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31st August 2025 due to security clearancerequirements You must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
If you currently hold a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or similar, you should consider applying for a degree level apprenticeship.
The Benefits A starting salary of £16,750 yearly, increasing annually throughout yourapprenticeship 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,hospitalityand 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.
Location Aldermaston (Reading / Basingstoke area)with flexibility moving around sites includingTadley and Burghfield.
Start Date Wednesday the 27th of August 2025.
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.
Duration3years Recruitment Process We recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as our positions have been filled, the scheme will close to new applications.
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 theinitialselection process.All candidates must be willing and able to obtain andmaintainthe necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
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 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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