This apprenticeship may suit you if you can show, or are keen to develop, the following:

• Your interest in engineering and problem solving
• An interest in how mechanical, electrical and building systems work
• Enjoying working through information and spotting patterns or issues
• Confidence with maths and using numbers to solve problems
• Being able to approach problems logically and step by step
• Curiosity about building services engineering, including systems such as heating, ventilation, cooling, lighting, water and building controls
• How you approach learning and working with others
• Asking questions and wanting to understand why things work the way they do
• Taking care with detail, especially when working with technical information
• Doing the right thing and taking safety, security and quality seriously
• Working well with others and being willing to learn from experienced people
• Keeping going when something is challenging or unfamiliar
• Being open to learning new skills, systems and ways of working
• Being able to explain your thinking clearly and ask for help when needed

What matters in this role:

• Understanding that safety is a priority in everything we do
• Being reliable, responsible and willing to take ownership of your learning
• Being interested in working in an environment where processes, standards and checks are important
• Being comfortable following clear instructions and controlled processes
• Wanting to keep learning, improve how things are done and build your confidence over time

You do not need to know everything before you start. We will help you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a career in asset engineering within AWE and the wider UK nuclear industry.

This role may appeal to you if you enjoy:

• Finding out how large buildings and engineering facilities work behind the scenes
• Solving practical problems where heating, ventilation, cooling, lighting, water and control systems all need to work together
• Learning how the systems that keep buildings running can be maintained, improved and made more reliable
• Working out why something is not performing as expected and helping identify practical improvements
• Working with engineers, maintenance teams, project teams and specialist suppliers to solve real facility challenges
• Using diagrams, drawings, data and technical information to understand problems and make decisions
• Seeing how engineering decisions affect safety, reliability, performance and compliance in important facilities

Entry Requirements

You will need to meet one of the following qualification routes:

• A Levels: BBC, including Maths and a science subject in either Chemistry or Physics. Equivalent to 112 UCAS points.
• T Level: Merit or above in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. Equivalent to 120 UCAS points.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of Merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Equivalent to 128 UCAS points.
• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of Merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Equivalent to 112 UCAS points.

Due to the security requirements associated with this apprenticeship, applicants must be British Nationals and be aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027.

The Benefits:

• A starting salary of £24,500 yearly, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2, with further annual salary increases throughout your apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory performance and achievement of apprenticeship milestones.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 270 hours per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays, plus every other Friday off as part of AWE’s flexible working pattern.
• Access to employee discounts portal — everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

Alongside these benefits, you will learn from experienced specialists in their fields while contributing to work that supports national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism.

Location:

Reading area: AWE Aldermaston and/or AWE Burghfield sites, depending on apprenticeship pathway, placements and business needs. Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, you should expect to work on-site during your apprenticeship and in your role after you complete it. Being on-site means you can learn directly from experienced technical specialists, access hands-on support and build valuable connections across the business.

Start Date:

1st September 2027

Annual leave will not be granted from 1st September until 1st October due to mandatory inductions you are required 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.

Apprenticeship Duration:

72 months plus End Point Assessment

Recruitment Process

This vacancy will close on 20th December 2026, but we review applications as they come in—so we strongly encourage you to apply early.

We want you to shine in your application process which is designed to be fair and transparent. So we've kept it simple with a three step process.

1. Online application: Apply for one apprenticeship; take your time to explore the options and choose the one that best matches your interests and goals.
2. Online test: If successful, you will be invited to complete our online assessment stage. These include online testing against numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning tests. Do not be intimidated: practice assessments will be available so you will be fully equipped with the knowledge of what to expect.
3. In person assessment: Those successful at testing will be invited to an assessment centre. The Assessment Centre is scheduled for 11th February 2027. Please note that this date may be subject to change, but rest assured, we’ll keep all applicants informed throughout the process.

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 the initial selection process. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the 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.

If you choose to share information on your application form about support needs, learning differences, disabilities, health conditions or adjustments, we may contact you to understand how we can support you through the recruitment process. This information will only be used for this purpose and will be handled in line