Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprentice – Hands-On

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £16,750 rising to £24,

Job summary

AWE is offering a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship across Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, Precision Machining, and Mechatronic Maintenance pathways. You will learn through hands-on training and college study, on-site placements, and a structured development plan aligned to your pathway.

You will start at £16,750 with progression to £24,500 in Year 2, gain real work experience, and work on-site at the Reading area (AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield) with security clearance support and a

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English.
• British national, aged 17+ by 31 August 2027.
• Willing to obtain security clearance.
• If holding Level 3 Diploma, consider degree-level apprenticeship.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Hands-on engineering interest

Good communication skills

Team working skills

Health and safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Problem solving

Motivation for engineering work

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (optional path to degree)

Job description

AWE is offering a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship across Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, Precision Machining, and Mechatronic Maintenance pathways. You will learn through hands-on training and college study, on-site placements, and a structured development plan aligned to your pathway.

You will start at £16,750 with progression to £24,500 in Year 2, gain real work experience, and work on-site at the Reading area (AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield) with security clearance support and a