Operations Apprentice: Hands-On Production & Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

EAP

Occupational Health

Job summary

AWE is seeking an Operations Apprentice (Level 3 – Advanced) to develop hands-on skills across Operations, Manufacturing, Science and Engineering on a UK site.

The role offers a 3-year apprenticeship with gradual salary progression, a stringent safety culture, and on-site learning at Aldermaston or Burghfield. You must meet entry requirements and be British to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English.
• British Nationals and 18+ by 31 August 2027 due to security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in different operational areas to understand tasks and processes.
• Carry out practical laboratory analysis and support administrative activities.
• Learn how experiments are carried out in explosives areas with necessary safety measures.
• Understand how daily tasks and safe systems of work are organized across the site.
• Participate in science-related work, such as pulsed power trials.

Skills

Engineering interest

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Instruction following

Motivation to learn

Time management

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

AWE is seeking an Operations Apprentice (Level 3 – Advanced) to develop hands-on skills across Operations, Manufacturing, Science and Engineering on a UK site.

The role offers a 3-year apprenticeship with gradual salary progression, a stringent safety culture, and on-site learning at Aldermaston or Burghfield. You must meet entry requirements and be British to obtain security clearance.