Why this role matters
Help keep critical facilities safe, reliable and available. You’ll learn how the building systems that support AWE’s important facilities are maintained, improved and assured, while developing the skills needed for a career in asset engineering.
Entry requirement
You’ll need one of the listed qualification routes, including A Levels, T Level or BTEC options in relevant engineering, construction or STEM subjects. Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027.
Security clearance
You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and work in designated areas.
Working pattern
A 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday off. This is an onsite apprenticeship based at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield.
Key dates
Applications close: 20 December 2026 | Assessment centre: 11 February 2027 | Start date: 1 September 2027
Why being onsite will support your development
This is an onsite apprenticeship. Due to the nature and security of our work, you should expect to work onsite during your apprenticeship and in your role after you complete it. Being onsite means you’ll learn directly from experienced specialists, access hands-on support and build connections across engineering, maintenance and facility teams.
The key skills we’re looking for
Problem-solving:
You enjoy understanding how things work and finding practical solutions.
Curiosity:
You ask questions, explore ideas and want to learn about building services
systems.
Attention
to detail: You take care with technical information, safety, quality and
process.
Collaboration:
You’re ready to learn from others and work with engineers, maintenance
teams and specialists.
Where this apprenticeship could take you
You’ll build technical knowledge, workplace confidence and practical engineering experience while working towards a degree-level apprenticeship. Following successful completion, you’ll continue your training as an Asset Engineer, with longer-term pathways into building services, facilities and infrastructure engineering, reliability engineering or senior engineering roles….