Nuclear Materials Control Placement — Audit & Compliance

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE at Aldermaston invites graduates in Engineering or Science to join a site-and-office based placement. You will contribute to material control, audits and compliance, with comprehensive training and a clear pathway into nuclear materials management.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with specialists, and exposure to regulatory and safety practices. It is not laboratory work and relocation/homestay arrangements are not guaranteed, with a 9-day fortnight structure and a

Qualifications

• 2:2 honours in Engineering or Science-based degree, graduating in 2029 or 2030.
• British National, willing to obtain security clearance and medically fit for respirator use.
• Site/office-based placement at Aldermaston; full training provided; not lab-based.

Responsibilities

• Material control: support movement, processing, accountancy and inventory control of nuclear/strategic materials.
• Audit and verification: assist with physical verification, audits and accurate material records.
• Systems and compliance: learn how control systems, policy and safety regulations support operations.
• Projects and stakeholders: work with operational teams and customers; gain insight into facility transitions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

2:2 Engineering or Science-based degree

Job description

AWE at Aldermaston invites graduates in Engineering or Science to join a site-and-office based placement. You will contribute to material control, audits and compliance, with comprehensive training and a clear pathway into nuclear materials management.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with specialists, and exposure to regulatory and safety practices. It is not laboratory work and relocation/homestay arrangements are not guaranteed, with a 9-day fortnight structure and a