Operations Apprentice - Level 3 Advanced

targetjobs Hired; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to national safety and security through innovative nuclear technologies. As an Operations Apprentice, you'll embark on a unique career path, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing, science, and engineering. This role offers a blend of practical and office-based learning, where you will develop essential skills while contributing to the defense of the United Kingdom. If you have a passion for engineering and a keen eye for detail, this apprenticeship provides an exceptional opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive community. Your journey starts here, where your contributions will make a real difference.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science are essential for this role.
• A practical aptitude and attention to detail are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing and assembly capabilities in a regulated environment.
• Work hands-on with components and understand processes for compliance.

Skills

Practical aptitude for engineering & technology

Attention to detail

Team working skills

Good communication skills

Awareness of health & safety

Ability to follow instructions

Passionate and motivated

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and a Science

Job description

We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.

Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.

Our support for the government’s strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK’s counter terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.

Start an extraordinary career; grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.

About the role

An Operations Apprentice role will give you your first steps to a career in a diverse and unique environment, involving Manufacturing, Science, and Engineering and other key areas of the business. This would suit candidates that are looking for a new career where a keen eye and precision is a fundamental requirement.

You will have a unique opportunity to work in a variety of placements around our business and will spend the first few weeks of your apprenticeship in the Skills Academy before moving out into placements within the operations environment. Your learning will be both hands-on assembling components, and office-based where you will gain an understanding of the processes and procedures, to remain compliant with site safety.

You will be key to providing manufacturing and assembly capabilities to the defence and security of the United Kingdom. You will deliver hands-on production and process operations in a highly regulated and safety conscious working environment.

Your role can be physically demanding, so you will be required to pass a medical test for general fitness and suitability to work with our unique materials. This includes having a BMI of under 35, a legal requirement for wearing respiratory protection (role dependent).

About You

• A practical aptitude for engineering & technology
• Attention to detail
• Excellent team working skills
• Good communication skills
• Awareness of health & safety
• Ability to follow instructions
• Passionate and motivated

If you have an interest in material findings and assembling, problem solving and applying manufacturing principles into real life scenarios, then we would love to hear from you!

Minimum Requirements

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and a Science
• Applicants must be aged 16 or over, as of 31st August 2025 due to security clearance requirements
• You must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
• If you currently hold a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or similar, you should consider applying for a degree level apprenticeship.