AWE: Nuclear Security Technologies
Location
Aldermaston, Reading and/or Burghfield
Deadline
1 November 2026
Type
degree-apprenticeship
Mechanical Design Engineering – Level 6 Apprenticeship £24,500 salary, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2 | 4-year apprenticeship plus End Point Assessment | 9-day working fortnight Why this role matters Create safe and effective mechanical engineering solutions. You’ll combine degree study, placements and practical experience to solve technical challenges, develop and check designs, and support the through-life management of critical systems. At a glance Entry requirement 3 A Levels at grade C or above including Maths and Physics, or a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, plus 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and a science, technology or engineering-related subject. Security clearance Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027, and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Working pattern Onsite at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off. Key dates Applications close: 1 November 2026 | Assessment centre: 23 February 2027 | Start date: 1 September 2027 Why being onsite will support your development This is an onsite engineering apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you learn from experienced engineers, contribute to real projects, use technical drawings and design tools, and understand how mechanical engineering decisions support safe and reliable systems. The key skills we’re looking for Mechanical interest: You enjoy understanding how machines, parts and mechanical systems work. Problem-solving: You can use maths, logic and creativity to develop practical solutions. Attention to detail: You can interpret technical information and understand why checking and standards matter. Communication: You can explain ideas clearly, ask questions and work effectively with technical teams. Where this apprenticeship could take you After successfully completing your apprenticeship, your first role may be as a Mechanical Design Engineer, with longer-term routes into teams such as Product
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Location
Aldermaston, Reading and/or Burghfield
Deadline
1 November 2026
Type
degree-apprenticeship
Mechanical Design Engineering – Level 6 Apprenticeship £24,500 salary, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2 | 4-year apprenticeship plus End Point Assessment | 9-day working fortnight Why this role matters Create safe and effective mechanical engineering solutions. You’ll combine degree study, placements and practical experience to solve technical challenges, develop and check designs, and support the through-life management of critical systems. At a glance Entry requirement 3 A Levels at grade C or above including Maths and Physics, or a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, plus 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and a science, technology or engineering-related subject. Security clearance Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027, and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Working pattern Onsite at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off. Key dates Applications close: 1 November 2026 | Assessment centre: 23 February 2027 | Start date: 1 September 2027 Why being onsite will support your development This is an onsite engineering apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you learn from experienced engineers, contribute to real projects, use technical drawings and design tools, and understand how mechanical engineering decisions support safe and reliable systems. The key skills we’re looking for Mechanical interest: You enjoy understanding how machines, parts and mechanical systems work. Problem-solving: You can use maths, logic and creativity to develop practical solutions. Attention to detail: You can interpret technical information and understand why checking and standards matter. Communication: You can explain ideas clearly, ask questions and work effectively with technical teams. Where this apprenticeship could take you After successfully completing your apprenticeship, your first role may be as a Mechanical Design Engineer, with longer-term routes into teams such as Product
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.