AWE: Nuclear Security Technologies
Location
Aldermaston, Reading and/or Burghfield
Deadline
20 December 2026
Type
degree-apprenticeship
Manufacturing Engineer – Level 6 Apprenticeship £24,500 salary, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2 | 4-year apprenticeship plus 6-month End Point Assessment | 9-day working fortnight Why this role matters Turn ideas, designs and materials into safe, repeatable manufacturing processes. You’ll learn how products and parts are made safely, accurately and consistently, working with design, operations, quality, safety and project teams. At a glance Entry requirement 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and a science, technology or engineering-related subject. You’ll also need A level grade C or above in a Maths-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or additional Maths-related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC Level 3. Security clearance Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Working pattern Onsite apprenticeship based at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off. Key dates Applications close: 20 December 2026 | Assessment centres: 4 and 9 February 2027 | Start date: 1 September 2027 Why being onsite will support your development This is an onsite apprenticeship. Being onsite means you can learn directly from experienced manufacturing, engineering and quality specialists, see real processes in action and build practical confidence. The key skills we’re looking for Practical problem-solving: You enjoy finding out why something does or does not work. Attention to detail: You understand that safety, quality and accurate records matter. Curiosity about making things: You are interested in how designs, materials, machines, processes and data come together. Teamwork: You can communicate clearly and work with people across different engineering teams. Where this apprenticeship could take you When you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you could move into one of AWE’s engineering teams as
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Location
Aldermaston, Reading and/or Burghfield
Deadline
20 December 2026
Type
degree-apprenticeship
Manufacturing Engineer – Level 6 Apprenticeship £24,500 salary, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2 | 4-year apprenticeship plus 6-month End Point Assessment | 9-day working fortnight Why this role matters Turn ideas, designs and materials into safe, repeatable manufacturing processes. You’ll learn how products and parts are made safely, accurately and consistently, working with design, operations, quality, safety and project teams. At a glance Entry requirement 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and a science, technology or engineering-related subject. You’ll also need A level grade C or above in a Maths-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or additional Maths-related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC Level 3. Security clearance Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Working pattern Onsite apprenticeship based at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off. Key dates Applications close: 20 December 2026 | Assessment centres: 4 and 9 February 2027 | Start date: 1 September 2027 Why being onsite will support your development This is an onsite apprenticeship. Being onsite means you can learn directly from experienced manufacturing, engineering and quality specialists, see real processes in action and build practical confidence. The key skills we’re looking for Practical problem-solving: You enjoy finding out why something does or does not work. Attention to detail: You understand that safety, quality and accurate records matter. Curiosity about making things: You are interested in how designs, materials, machines, processes and data come together. Teamwork: You can communicate clearly and work with people across different engineering teams. Where this apprenticeship could take you When you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you could move into one of AWE’s engineering teams as
Entry Requirements
Not published for this listing
The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
Use these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Use the AI Coach to ask follow-up questions about the employer, selection process, and what to prepare next.