Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice: Hands-on & Digital

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £24,500

Salary increases to £26,000 in Year 2

Pension scheme

270 hours holiday per year

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

AWE is seeking driven individuals for a four-year Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship in Reading. You will study at university while completing hands-on placements, learning how designs become real processes, tools and solutions, and how production integrates safety, quality and sustainability across teams.

You will undertake real engineering tasks with mentorship, test and improve processes, and develop clear documentation while embracing digital tools and data analysis to drive safe,

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English and a science, technology or engineering-related subject.
• A level grade C or above in both Maths-based and Science/Engineering or an Engineering BTEC at Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Applicants must be British Nationals and be aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist testing and improvement of manufacturing processes and data analysis.
• Support development of tools, equipment and clear engineering documents.

Skills

Curiosity about manufacturing

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Team communication

Education

GCSEs including Maths English and a science/engineering subject

A level in Maths + Science/Engineering or Engineering BTEC Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

AWE is seeking driven individuals for a four-year Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship in Reading. You will study at university while completing hands-on placements, learning how designs become real processes, tools and solutions, and how production integrates safety, quality and sustainability across teams.

You will undertake real engineering tasks with mentorship, test and improve processes, and develop clear documentation while embracing digital tools and data analysis to drive safe,