Facilities Management Apprenticeship

Facilities Management Apprenticeship Level 4 (Higher)

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

We are looking for individuals to join our facilities management team, who work every day tomaintainthe safety, security, and wellbeing, of both our buildings, and teams who work in them. This team playsa key role in delivering our mission and ensuring we are compliant with government regulations.

As an apprentice,you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted aspects of workplace management such as managing welfare concerns, undertaking risk-based inspections, supporting emergency training exercises,managing,and authorising new works requests. Otheraspects includeworking with Project teams, reviewing and approving safe systems of work packs for breakdowns and maintenance, liaisingwithand supporting residential groups, and networking with customers.

The facilitiesmanagement role at AWE covers a diverse set of skills and duties, acrossa varietyof new and older facilities. One day youcouldbe working with data toidentifytrends, the nextyoullbe in a workshop solving issues for your buildingscustomers. OurFacilitiesManagement apprenticeship scheme is devised to place a strong emphasis on the practical application of the skills you will learn and the knowledge you willdevelop, ensuring that you will be well-versed with a functional understanding of facilitiesmanagement, but alsotodevelop an extensive understanding of how AWEoperates.

Our apprenticeship is a gateway into varied and broad career opportunities, and through a series of placementsyoullget breadth of experience across all of AWEs teams and functions.Youllsupport Senior Managers in delivering a flexible,variedand robust service,and as suchyoullneed to be a good team player as well asbeable to self-motivate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.

During your apprenticeship journey, you willgainthe following skills:

• Stakeholder management
• Customer focus and influencing
• Safety awareness in an operational environment
• Problem solving and analyticalthinking
• Working independently and as part of team
• How to be curious and positively challenge in an operational and fast-pacedenvironment

In addition, you will be given the opportunity for personal development through activities such as team building challenges, organisational awareness presentations, health and safety workshops and charity projects.

About You

• Good communicationskills
• Organisation andeffective prioritisation
• Attention todetail
• Flexibility andadaptability to challengingsituations
• Customer orientated approach

Entry Requirements:

• 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) grade 4/C orabove
• 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.

TheBenefits

• A starting salary of £22250 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)

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.

Duration 2years, plus End Point Assessment

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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