Utilities Engineering Graduate Trainee — 2-Year Programme

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Welcome payment

Interest-free loan

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermaston is inviting applications for the Graduate Trainee - Utilities Engineering Programme as part of the Evolve Graduate Programme. This onsite two-year role starts September 2027 with a salary of £31,000 plus benefits, focusing on utilities networks, design, asset management and reliability improvements.

You will work with experienced colleagues, gain practical experience and progress toward professional registration, while developing skills in

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be able to join AWE in September 2027.
• British National and willing to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design activities, technical assessments and design reviews.
• Contribute to engineering calculations, asset management and reliability improvement.
• Support configuration control, change management, commissioning and maintenance.
• Help investigate technical issues and improve utilities infrastructure and plant performance.
• Work with operational teams, design authorities, project teams and technical specialists.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Asset management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

2:2 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermaston is inviting applications for the Graduate Trainee - Utilities Engineering Programme as part of the Evolve Graduate Programme. This onsite two-year role starts September 2027 with a salary of £31,000 plus benefits, focusing on utilities networks, design, asset management and reliability improvements.

You will work with experienced colleagues, gain practical experience and progress toward professional registration, while developing skills in