About the role

There are numerous electrical maintenance roles available at AWE. These include power distribution systems installation, electrical testing and inspection, maintenance on both high and low voltage systems and work on lightning protection systems.

During your first 18 months at AWE, you will train in our Skills Academy, as well as attend day release at college. This is where you learn all about electrical theory, cabling and wiring infrastructure. You will then go on to individually produce around 40 small projects, where you will be involved in designing, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems.  After 18 months you will join the qualified trades people onsite where you will receive on-the-job training as an electrical engineer. Typically, this will involve six separate three-month placements, which will broaden your electrical knowledge and expose you to the full spectrum of our plant and facilities. These placements can include facility engineering, electrical utilities, and design compliance, & lightning protection systems.

About You

• A practical aptitude for engineering & technology

• Computer literacy (PC)

• Excellent team working skills

• Good communication skills

• Awareness of health & safety

• Ability to follow instructions

• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

• Passionate and motivated

If you have an interest in understanding how electrical assemblies work as well high and low voltage systems, enjoy inspection and fault-finding activities, being hands on and applying engineering principles into real life scenarios, then we would love to hear from you!

Entry Requirements:

• 5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English (Science desirable)

• Applicants must be aged 16 or over, as of 31st August 2025 due to security clearance requirements

• You must be a British National to apply for a role with us.

If you currently hold a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or similar, you should consider applying for a degree level apprenticeship.

The Benefits

• A starting salary of £16750 yearly, increasing annually throughout your apprenticeship

• 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, hospitality and 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 – 3-4 years (varies depending on personal performance)

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!