This apprenticeship develops your interest in how products and parts are made safely, accurately and consistently. You will build knowledge step by step, learning how designs are turned into real processes, tools and practical solutions. You will combine university study with hands-on placements at AWE, learning about precision manufacture, fabrication, joining, assembly, materials processing, tooling, inspection and new production capability. You will work with teams across design, operations, quality, safety and projects, taking on real engineering tasks with support from experienced colleagues.

University study combined with hands-on placements at AWE covering precision manufacture, fabrication, joining, assembly, materials processing, tooling, inspection and new production capability. Learning includes design, operations, quality, safety and projects. Hands-on engineering tasks include testing and improving manufacturing processes, data analysis, solving practical problems, supporting tool and equipment development, and creating engineering documents. Training includes digital technology tools such as computer-aided design and manufacturing, digital work instructions, engineering systems and data analysis.

Starting salary of £24,500 yearly, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2, with further annual salary increases throughout apprenticeship subject to satisfactory performance. 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.

AWE is a team united by the mission of keeping the UK safe and secure. The organization delivers Astraea, the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent, and supports the UK government in vital areas including counter-terrorism, global nuclear test monitoring, and building a world-class community of nuclear science experts.