Operations Graduate 2027

AWE; Aldermaston; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

£31,000 salary

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme

9-day fortnight

Salary sacrifice scheme

Welcome payment

Employee assistance programme

Descrizione del lavoro

AWE's Evolve Graduate Programme in Aldermaston offers a two-year rotation across key Operations domains, starting September 2027. You will contribute to real work from day one and learn core technical, professional, and leadership skills for a long-term career.

The role requires a minimum 2:2 in a relevant discipline and British nationality with clearance. Onsite work and structured development are central to the programme.

Competenze

• Minimum 2:2 in an eligible science, mechanical engineering, mathematics, computing, project management, business, economics, finance, analytics, logistics, operations or supply-chain discipline.
• British National with the ability to obtain security clearance.
• Onsite role in Aldermaston.

Mansioni

• Rotate across Production, Nuclear Materials Management, Logistics, Operations Planning and Operations Excellence and Readiness.
• Understand the lifecycle from raw materials to finished products.
• Support manufacturing delivery, resources, supply chains and operational transition.
• Contribute to process improvement, waste reduction, automation and sustainability.
• Collaborate with frontline teams through to senior leaders.

Conoscenze

Curious

Collaborative

Analytical

Growth-oriented

Dependable

Formazione

2:2 degree or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Evolve Graduate Programme

Operations

£31,000 starting salary | Two-year programme | Starts September 2027

Why this role matters

Experience how strategy becomes safe, efficient operational delivery across manufacturing, materials, logistics, planning and transformation.

Build experience that matters

You will contribute to real work from the start, learn from experienced professionals and build the technical, professional and leadership skills needed for a long-term career.

At a glance

• Salary: £31,000 plus benefits.
• Location: Aldermaston, near Reading, Berkshire - onsite
• Programme: Two-year Evolve Graduate Programme.
• Start date: September 2027.
• Entry requirement: Minimum 2:2 in an eligible science, mechanical engineering, mathematics, computing, project management, business, economics, finance, analytics, logistics, operations or supply-chain discipline.
• Security: You must be a British National and willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.

What opportunities will you have?

• Rotate across Production, Nuclear Materials Management, Logistics, Operations Planning and Operations Excellence and Readiness.
• Understand the lifecycle from raw materials through to finished products.
• Support manufacturing delivery, resources, supply chains and operational transition.
• Contribute to process improvement, waste reduction, automation and sustainability.
• Work with colleagues from frontline teams through to senior leaders.

What you will learn

• Production delivery and regulated operations.
• Nuclear materials management, logistics and supply-chain processes.
• Operational planning, performance and continuous improvement.
• How safety, regulation and policy shape operational decisions.
• Leadership, business and behavioural skills for future Operations roles.

The behaviours and qualities we're looking for

• Curious: You ask questions, seek understanding and explore new ideas.
• Collaborative: You build positive relationships and value different perspectives.
• Analytical: You use evidence to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Growth-oriented: You embrace feedback, learning and continuous development.
• Dependable: You take ownership, act with integrity and follow through on commitments.

What you will get

• £31,000 starting salary.
• 270 hours of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• A market leading contributory pension scheme
• A 9-day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off.
• A salary-sacrifice benefit scheme and access to employee discounts.
• A welcome payment and the option of an interest-free £1,000 loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Regular Graduate pay reviews and structured career progression.
• Support from a dedicated line manager, Evolve pathway lead and buddy.

Apply

Recruitment process and key dates

• Online application: Applications open on 2 November 2026. Apply for the pathway that best matches your interests and goals.
• Online assessment: If eligible, complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available.
• Virtual assessment centre: Successful candidates will be invited to a virtual assessment centre, expected to run during December 2026 and January 2027.
• Pre-assessment support: Attend guidance webinars so you know what to expect and can prepare.
• Offer and clearance: Successful candidates will move into the offer and security-clearance stages before joining in September 2027.

Reasonable adjustments

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