Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship

Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree)

We are AWE.We'rea team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.

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

AWEs support for the governments strategy takes manyfacets: from supporting the weaponprogrammefor the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UKs counter terroristprogramme,identifyingwhere there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individualsin order togive the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.

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

About the role

As aManufacturingEngineering Apprentice, you will develop the knowledgeand peopleskills to enablethedesign andmanufactureofa wide range of products,materialsand tools to supportthe successful delivery of our programme of work. Our operations include precisioncomponentmanufacture, fabrication, explosive formulation, fissile material production, rubbers and plastics, and warhead assembly and disassembly.

The role of a Manufacturing Engineer within this area of our business is to realise product design, delivering and managing process and tooling designs / improvements.We work in a highly regulated environment so this will include the creation and configuration of manufacturing process documentationin accordance withappropriate proceduresand legislation. This is to make sure that everyoneoperatessafely, efficiently and in an environmentally sustainable way, meeting the requirements set out by AWE and those of the Professional Body Institutions.

You will develop afundamental knowledge of engineering / science principles and practices. On completion of yourapprenticeship,youwill be able todemonstratediscipline skillscommensuratewithyourrole that typically will include design, plant performance enhancements, operational management, project management and maintenance of safety standards utilising analytical thinking to provide innovative solutions.

Throughout your apprenticeship you will attend college one day a week to complete your degree in manufacturing engineering.

As aManufacturingEngineer,you will gainskillsincluding:

• A detailed knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes which may include machining, presswork, inspection,mouldingand metallurgy.
• Design to Manufacture (D2M) experience of tooling or equipment including requirements capture and presenting at design reviews.
• Knowledge of materials and their properties
• Knowledge of design of components, CAD tool design and manufacture
• Good knowledge of manufacturing systems and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• An understanding and application of UK Health and Safety Legislation in a Manufacturing or Production environment including quality standards, bestpracticeandprocedures
• Experience of applying Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Continuous Improvement, QualityToolsand Model Based Realisation
• An ability to produce orassistin the production of Manufacturing Documentation (designs, drawings, reports,specificationand operating instructions)

About You

• Good communicationskills (i.e. technical speaking, active listening, professional writing, professional body language and technical presentation)
• Reliability witha high levelof respect for confidentiality on work related and personalmatters
• Ability to work autonomously and interact effectively within a wide, multi-disciplinary projectteam
• Ability to understand the impact of work on others, especiallywhererelated to diversity andequality
• Good timemanagement skills (i.e. planning and completing work to schedule)
• A supportive attitude to change and an ability to respond positively to change managementprocesses
• Ownership for personal development
• Open attitude towards receivingfeedback
• Committed to health & safety (i.e. personal, workplace, radiological and nuclear)
• Effective at following rules,proceduresand principles
• Enthusiasm for the nuclear industry
• PC literate
• Excellent team workingskills

Entry Requirements:

• A minimumof5GCSE'sat grade 4(C) or above, including Maths, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject
• A Levels at grade C or above in both a Mathematical-based subject and a Science, Technology, Engineering oradditionalMathsrelated subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at level 3.
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31st August 2025 due to security clearancerequirements
• You must be a British National to apply for a role with us.

The Benefits

• A starting salary of £22,250 yearly, increasing annually throughout yourapprenticeship
• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement of 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
• Access to employee discounts portal - everyday savings on retail,hospitalityand leisure
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping us to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.

Location Aldermaston (Reading / Basingstoke area)

Duration 4years (varies depending on personal performance)

Start Date Wednesday the 27th of August 2025.

Annual leave will not be granted from 27th August until 3rd October, due to mandatory inductions and the requirement for you to complete as part of your apprenticeship. Any leave approved after this point will depend on the training provider requirements for your apprenticeship and must be agreed in advance.

Recruitment Process

We recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as our positions have been filled, the scheme will close to new applications. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out!

These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows theinitialselection process.All candidates must be willing and able to obtain andmaintainthe necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.

Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purposein accordance withGDPR.

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