Technician Scientist (Chemistry) Apprenticeship

Oxme; Reading, Pangbourne, Wokingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE PLC is offering a Technician Scientist (Chemistry) Apprentice position based in Reading, Pangbourne and Wokingham. The successful candidate will start with an induction in the Skills Academy and then join laboratory teams at our Aldermaston and Burghfield sites to learn practical skills and gain real-world experience.

This apprenticeship is open to applicants aged 16 and over, with opportunities to develop in a hands-on laboratory environment within the Atomic Weapons Establishment network.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship pathway in chemistry and laboratory work.
• Induction in the Skills Academy with hands-on training.

Responsibilities

• Learn practical chemistry skills and work in real laboratory environments.
• Join laboratory teams at Aldermaston and Burghfield sites to gain experience.

Job description

AWE PLC

Details

Location

Reading, Pangbourne and Wokingham

8 November 2026

Age required

16+

Number of positions

5

Pay

£24,500 a year

Description

As a Technician Scientist (Chemistry) Apprentice at AWE, you will start with an induction in the Skills Academy. After this, you will join laboratory teams at our Aldermaston and Burghfield sites, where you will learn practical skills and gain experience in a real working environment.

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Atomic Weapons Establishment
Aldermaston
Reading
RG7 4PR
United Kingdom