Engineering
Level 6 Electrical Engineering (Facilities & Equipment) Degree Apprentice
AWE
Location
Reading
Salary
£24,500 to £26,000 per year
Duration
48 months
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1st September 2027
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Vacancy reference
R31821
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths, English and Science grade 4/C or above; A Levels at least BCC including Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Statistics; 112-120 UCAS points
About the role
As an Electrical Engineering (Facilities & Equipment) Degree Apprentice, you will learn how to help look after the electrical systems that keep AWE's important facilities and equipment running safely and reliably. You will work with experienced engineers who maintain and improve electrical infrastructure across AWE, including power supplies, lighting, alarms, monitoring systems and other equipment. You will build practical experience in electrical engineering, asset lifecycle management, reliability improvement, fault investigation, engineering change, electrical safety, plant performance monitoring, regulatory compliance and electrical cable calculations.
Requirements
112-120 UCAS points from one of the following: 3 A levels at least BCC including at least 1 of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Statistics; T level – Merit, Engineering and Manufacturing; BTEC - DMM Engineering; GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade 4/C or above. Must be British National and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. Must be willing to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance. British Citizen resident in UK for past 5 years (SC clearance) or 10 years (DV clearance).
Working week
Full time, on-site at AWE Aldermaston and/or AWE Burghfield sites. Every other Friday off as part of flexible working pattern.
Skills
Electrical engineeringAsset lifecycle managementReliability improvementFault investigationEngineering changeElectrical safetyPlant performance monitoringRegulatory complianceTechnical problem-solvingWorking with engineering drawingsLogical thinkingTeam working
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Science · Grade 4
Desired
A Level · Maths · Grade B
Desired
A Level · Physics · Grade B
Desired
A Level · Further Maths · Grade B
Desired
T Level · Engineering and Manufacturing · Grade Merit
Desired
BTEC · Engineering · Grade DMM
Company benefits
Starting salary of £24,500 yearly, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2, with further annual salary increases throughout apprenticeship. 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. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Things to consider
Due to the security requirements associated with this apprenticeship, applicants must be British Nationals and be aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. You must obtain and maintain necessary security clearance. You should expect to work on-site during your apprenticeship. Annual leave will not be granted from 1st September until 1st October due to mandatory inductions. Assessment Centre scheduled for 24th February 2027.
About AWE
AWE is a team keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK's independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life. AWE supports the UK government in vital areas from counterterrorism to global nuclear test monitoring to building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science.
Contact email
EarlyCareers@awe.co.uk
If this one works out
This role is in Reading. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.