AWE

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Mechanical Nuclear Engineering Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Degree
  • Reading

Reading
Mechanical Nuclear Engineering Apprentice - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

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Design and Construction Engineer Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Degree
  • Reading

Reading
Design and Construction Engineer Apprentice - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

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Electronic Design Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Degree
  • Reading

Reading
Electronic Design Apprentice - 2024

This apprenticeship follows the Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) standard and leads to roles designing and developing electronic circuits, devices, and systems.

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Electrical Nuclear Engineering Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Degree
  • Reading

Reading
Electrical Nuclear Engineering Apprentice - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

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For more than 70 years, AWE has been continuously keeping our nation safe: supporting the UK Government’s nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. They also use their nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK’s counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities.

They are a team of around 6,500 people – proud to be part of such an important mission and proud of their responsibilities to the Ministry of Defence and our country.

AWE create and maintain a safe operating culture where safety is front and centre of everything they do. From building state-of-the-art facilities to supporting Production, Science, Engineering and Technology programmes, their commitment to the environment, safety, and the wellbeing of their people underpins all activities at AWE.

If you want to work in a unique and innovative environment, then AWE is the perfect place for you.

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?

What if you could work on something that you can’t test… but cannot afford to fail? That could have spent years on a submarine, is launched into outer space (where the temperature is below -250c); comes hurtling through the atmosphere, being heated up and shaken and then must work? Some challenge.

What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They have some of the best in the business and people are truly their most valued asset. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

The apprenticeship gives you a chance to take responsibility for your own development and explore different business functions before deciding upon the role you want to pursue permanently upon completion of your apprenticeship.

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Begin a career with an employer that is genuinely committed to investing in individuals and collaborating to nurture their potential. At this organization, you will encounter opportunities to work within top-tier facilities, where you will acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies that set the stage for a world-class future.

The apprenticeship programs offered range from level 2, which is at an intermediate stage, to level 6, equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree. These programs cover a wide array of skills, spanning from Engineering to Project Management. Regardless of the specific path you choose, from the very first day, you will embark on a program meticulously designed not only to enhance your technical proficiency but also to cultivate the essential skills needed for triumph in your future roles.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from personalized 1-2-1 support and training. This support system will furnish you with the knowledge and comprehension required for your role, as well as work placements that afford you the chance to refine your abilities while actively engaged in your responsibilities.

The best thing about my job is the amount I have learned and the new things I continue to learn every week. I am grateful that the company provides such a high standard of education as part of my job.

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Administration Business and finance Computing technology and digital Engineering and maintenance Government services Manufacturing Science and research Level 2 (Intermediate) Apprenticeship Level 3 (Advanced) Apprenticeship Level 4 (Higher) Apprenticeship Level 5 (Higher) Apprenticeship Level 6 (Higher) Apprenticeship
Mechanical Nuclear Engineering Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Degree
  • Reading

Berkshire
Mechanical Nuclear Engineering Apprentice - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

More Info & Apply
Design and Construction Engineer Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Degree
  • Reading

Berkshire
Design and Construction Engineer Apprentice - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

More Info & Apply
Electronic Design Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Degree
  • Reading

Berkshire
Electronic Design Apprentice - 2024

This apprenticeship follows the Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) standard and leads to roles designing and developing electronic circuits, devices, and systems.

More Info & Apply
Electrical Nuclear Engineering Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Degree
  • Reading

Berkshire
Electrical Nuclear Engineering Apprentice - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

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Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Degree
  • Reading

Berkshire
Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

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Building Services Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Degree
  • Reading

Berkshire
Building Services Apprentice - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

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Chemistry Laboratory Technician Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Higher Level 5
  • Reading

Berkshire
Chemistry Laboratory Technician Apprentice - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

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Safety and Quality Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 20000 per annum
  • Higher Level 4
  • Reading

Berkshire
Safety and Quality Apprentice - 2024

Through a series of placements within the Quality function, you will gain experience of the management and review of the companies process and procedures and their use. You will help to improve the level of product and service by gaining an understanding of key metrics and investigating issues or problems to establish root cause and prevent recurrence. These tasks may include measurements of weight or dimensions to make sure the requirements are met.

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Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

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Machine Operator Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Machine Operator Apprentice - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

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Technician - Physics Laboratory - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Technician - Physics Laboratory - 2024

As a Physics Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will spend the first few weeks of your apprenticeship within AWEs Skills Academy; before moving out into placements within the business. Experimental Physics at AWE involves the study of unusual materials in extreme conditions. Placements range from working with high power lasers to diagnosing high explosives.

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Advanced Computing Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Advanced Computing Apprentice - 2024

As a High Performance Computing (HPC) Apprentice, you will spend the first few weeks of your apprenticeship within AWEs Skills Academy; before moving out into placements within the business. High Performance Computing at AWE provides the supercomputing hardware and software that enables the modelling and simulation capabilities to support AWEs scientific and engineering programs.

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Automation Maintenance Apprenticeship - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Automation Maintenance Apprenticeship - 2024

As a Mechatronic Maintenance Technician at AWE, your role will include servicing, repairing and installing various Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Hydraulic and Programmable logic control (PLC) systems, all of which are commonly used onsite to support the Machine Tools department and Trials & Test Technology Centre. As a Mechatronic Maintenance Technician within either of these groups, you will be responsible for maintaining equipment within all of AWE’s production-related facilities, with the goal of maintaining production and ensuring minimal downtime. These activities may include scheduled and breakdown maintenance on all aspects of engineering within your chosen team, including condition-based monitoring and calibration of the equipment.

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Technical Control Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Technical Control Apprentice - 2024

C&I is one of only two ’critical trades’ at AWE and is vital to the successful delivery of our programme of work. Put simply, C&I Engineers enable a wide range of different automated processes to run. To help you understand the technology you will be writing about and to give you the skills and expertise to become a specialist author, you will spend three years studying Control and Instrumentation (C&I).

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Computer-Aided Design Technician - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 8.21 per hour
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Computer-Aided Design Technician - 2024

Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Something that not only gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career, but offers excitement, challenge and intrigue at the same time as making a difference to keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe?What AWE do is unique and so are the people who work there. They work to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and equip people with the right skills for the future.

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Maintenance Control Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Maintenance Control Apprentice - 2024

Control and Instrumentation (C&I) is one of only two ’critical trades’ at AWE. That’s because C&I is vital to the successful delivery of AWE’s programme of work. Put simply, C&I engineers enable a wide range of different automated processes to run.

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Project Controls Apprentice - 2024

  • Project Management
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Project Controls Apprentice - 2024

As a Project Controls Apprentice at AWE your role will include supporting the four key areas of business management- Cost Engineering, Planning, Estimating, Project Controls whilst rotating through various programmes around the business.

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Metrology Technician - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Metrology Technician - 2024

As a Level 3 Advanced Metrology Technician apprentice you are on the first step of a career pathway to Principal Quality Engineer at AWE. The apprenticeship is a 3-year course comprising of approximately 20 study and 80 workplace activity. Metrology is a vital skill to improve and verify the quality of products and components. It concerns all theoretical and practical aspects of measurement. You will apply the understanding of core measurement principles and practices to your role, which is, to interpret and practically apply these, within a production or trials environment. You will identify measurement needs, plan and perform measurement tasks using tools, equipment, instrumentation and software programmes.

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Quality Inspector Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Quality Inspector Apprentice - 2024

As a Quality Inspector at AWE your role will include inspection of various mechanical and electrical components that are used within a production or trials environment, working to process following written procedures and using your knowledge and experience to interpret requirements directly from drawings. These tasks may include the use of first principle measurements using a variety of hand instruments through to computer guided purpose-made precision measurement equipment.

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Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship - 2024

  • IT
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship - 2024

An Information Communication Technician provides support to everyone in the company, helping them to be productive when using technology to do their own jobs, by using tools to problem solve and troubleshoot non-routine problems. ICT technicians configure and maintain the systems which provide the infrastructure services to the company when they need it, rectifying issues to ensure the organisations productivity.

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Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship - 2024

There is a wide variety of mechanical maintenance roles at AWE 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.

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Business Administration Apprenticeship - 2024

  • Business & Administration
  • 16000 per annum
  • Advanced Level 3
  • Reading

Berkshire
Business Administration Apprenticeship - 2024

As a Business Administrator you will play a vital role within the AWE organisation handling day to day tasks that ensures the business runs smoothly. Working closely with various functional areas of AWE such as Operations, Finance, Project Management, Human Resources (HR), Procurement (buying goods services) and IT Services will provide you with exciting opportunities to learn how a business operates.

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Operations Apprentice - 2024

  • Engineering
  • 16000 per annum
  • Intermediate Level 2
  • Reading

Berkshire
Operations Apprentice - 2024

An Operations Apprentice role at AWE will give you your first steps to a career in a diverse and unique environment, involving Manufacturing, Science, and Engineering and other key areas of the business. This would suit candidates that are looking for a new career where a keen eye and Precision is a fundamental requirement

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Supervised Practitioner - Engineering Operative Apprenticeship - 2024

  • Automotive
  • 16000 per annum
  • Intermediate Level 2
  • Reading

Berkshire
Supervised Practitioner - Engineering Operative Apprenticeship - 2024

AWE is the perfect place to start your engineering journey. Come and complete your Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship with us and take your first steps into a lifelong career in engineering.

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