Nuclear Materials Operations Trainee (9-Day Fortnight)

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Salary sacrifice scheme

Graduate role potential

Employee assistance programme

Occupational health services

Job summary

AWE's early careers placement in Aldermaston offers a one-year program starting 2 August 2027, located onsite in Berkshire. You will join Nuclear Materials Operations, gaining hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, material control, and audits within a critical national security context.

The role is site-based, requires a 2:2 degree by Aug 2027, British citizenship for DV clearance, and provides a pathway to a graduate role subject to availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree by August 2027.
• British citizen to apply and able to obtain DV clearance.
• Site-based placement starting August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Work within an operational facility with Nuclear Materials and undertake respirator operations.
• Understand how a nuclear facility operates, including planning and production processes, safety cases, and regulatory compliance.
• Visit facilities and participate in physical verification and audits of Nuclear Materials and processes.
• Interact with stakeholders, including the Defence Nuclear Organisation customer.

Education

Nuclear Science

Nuclear Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Systems Engineering

Chemistry

Job description

AWE's early careers placement in Aldermaston offers a one-year program starting 2 August 2027, located onsite in Berkshire. You will join Nuclear Materials Operations, gaining hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, material control, and audits within a critical national security context.

The role is site-based, requires a 2:2 degree by Aug 2027, British citizenship for DV clearance, and provides a pathway to a graduate role subject to availability.