Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

270 hours holiday per year

Employee discounts portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Services

Flexible working pattern

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is offering a Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree) based in the Reading area. You will combine university study with hands-on placements at AWE, learning how manufacturing engineers support precision manufacture, fabrication, joining, and inspection.

The role includes working with design, operations, quality and safety teams. You’ll gain experience with digital tools, data analysis and documentation, while developing problem-solving and technical

Qualifications

• GCSEs: 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and a science/engineering subject.
• A-levels (Maths and a Science) or 90 credits in Engineering BTEC Level 3 as entry.
• British nationality and aged 18+ by 31 August 2027 due to security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn how designs are turned into real manufacturing processes and tools.
• Assist in testing and improving manufacturing processes and data analysis.

Skills

Curious mindset

Problem solving

Safety focus

Communication

Teamwork

Organised

Education

GCSEs 5 incl Maths & English

A-levels in Maths & Science OR Engineering BTEC Level 3 (90 credits)

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment is offering a Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree) based in the Reading area. You will combine university study with hands-on placements at AWE, learning how manufacturing engineers support precision manufacture, fabrication, joining, and inspection.

The role includes working with design, operations, quality and safety teams. You’ll gain experience with digital tools, data analysis and documentation, while developing problem-solving and technical