Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship

2 months ago

Aldermaston, United Kingdom targetjobs Hired Full time

We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.   

Our work is critical. 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.  

Our support for the government’s strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK’s 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.  

  

Start an extraordinary career; grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK. 

About The Role 

There are a wide variety of mechanical maintenance roles, such as working on the steam powered heating systems, servicing, checking and hanging filters within air handling units, bearing checks and heat and vibration level checks on motors, and perform routine services. 

 

As a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice, you will learn the basics of hand tools then move onto learning the operations of various machines such as milling machines, pillar drill and lathes. You will gain a variety of skills including setting up rigs, maintenance and set up of basic pipe fittings, and making crank sets. Other skills will include disassembling and reassembling equipment such as vacuum pumps, Ogden pumps and calorifiers. Further experience gained during your apprenticeship will include using hydraulic lifting equipment, cranes, compressed air, heater batteries and air ventilation systems. You will also learn how to make gaskets, pipework (which you will also pressure-test), and re-build gearboxes.  

 

Please be aware that a period of your training will be delivered from an offsite location based in Culham. Return transport will be provided from the Aldermaston site and will ensure (where possible) that the journey is complete within your working day.  

 

After up to 2 years of hands-on learning, you will then spend another year on placements out in the business. Your experience on these placements could include working on steam leaks and fixing pipework, ultrasound surveys, vibration analysis, and working in the trial assembly & disassembly of explosives. 

 

About You 

You'll need to demonstrate: 

  • A practical aptitude for engineering or technology 
  • Computer literacy (PC) 
  • Excellent team working skills   
  • Good communication skills 
  • Awareness of health and safety 
  • The ability to follow instructions 
  • The ability to concentrate for long periods 
  • A real passion and motivation for this type of work  

 

This role may appeal to you if you enjoy 

  • Understanding how mechanical assemblies work 
  • Understanding how heating, ventilation and cooling systems work 
  • Understanding the operation and maintenance of rotating plant and equipment 
  • Problem solving activities  
  • Being hands on 
  • Applying engineering principles into real life scenarios 

Requirements

  • GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English AND a 5/B in Science   
  • Applicants must be aged 16 or over, as of 31st August 2025 due to security clearance requirements    
  • 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  

Benefits

  • We offer our apprentices a starting salary of £16750, increasing annually throughout your apprenticeship  
  • Market leading contributory pension scheme  
  • Generous holiday entitlement 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.  

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