You’ll need to be a British National and we’ll need to know if you’ve lived outside of the UK at any point in the last 10 years. We may consider dual nationality for certain roles.

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  • Apprentices
  • Graduates
  • Undergraduates

• Apprenticeship Programme: all successful candidates will join us on 12th August 2024. It is really important that you are available that week and the week commencing 19th August so you can meet the rest of the Apprentice cohort and take part in our induction programme. There is another compulsory training week from 11th September so we’ll ask you not to request annual leave that week either. Please note: Supervised Practitioner – Engineering Operative Level 2 will start in April 2024
• Undergraduate Programme: August 2024
• Graduate Programme: October 2024

The steps in our recruitment process are the same across all programmes (graduates, undergraduates and apprentices). However, the questions you will see and the skills we are looking for are tailored to the programme you are applying to.

We have a simple three step process:

1. All applicants are asked to complete the relevant online application form and upload their CV.
2. If you are successful at this stage you’ll be invited to complete the online assessment for the role you are applying to.
3. After that, successful candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual centres. Offers will then be made.

Please be assured that we’ll provide you with full information about each stage in the process when you receive your invitations.

We are very keen to know if you need any adjustments for any type of disability. We are here to help.

AWE is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information please see the DPA statement.

• For queries about an application or our recruitment process please contact: [email protected]
• For queries after you receive your contract, please contact our onboarding team on 0118 982 9000 or by email [email protected]

You will receive an acknowledgement from us via an automated email, which you will receive shortly after submitting your application.

We will hold your application information for 12 months, after which time it will be removed from the system automatically. In line with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) guidelines, if you are not successful at any stage, you’ll be asked if you would be happy for AWE to retain your information for future career matches. If the answer is no, we will remove your details from the system immediately.

You can re-apply although we would encourage you to only do so when you feel ready, having reflected on your previous application and any feedback provided.

Because of the nature of the work we do, we require all potential employees to go through a Security Clearance check if they are offered a role with us. This check is run by the UK Security Vetting Agency(UKSV). Depending on the level of clearance required you may be asked to complete some forms, upload ID and/or attend an in-person interview and/or medical assessment.

The Security Vetting process can take up to 6 months. We will advise you on how to get updates on this from UKSV.

We want to stay connected and for you to feel supported while you wait for your security clearance. Throughout the programme you will be provided with the opportunity to attend online sessions, meet your peers, and get to know the people at AWE.

We strongly recommend that you hold off on relocating until your Security Clearance has been received from UKSV and your start date has been confirmed by AWE.

Underpinned by the AWE’s wellbeing strategy, we have a dedicated graduate, undergraduate and apprentice wellbeing programme that focuses on supporting the four pillars of wellbeing: physical, emotional, social, and financial. We have a variety of wellbeing initiatives and support tools to benefit you. These include an established network of Wellbeing Champions, a monthly wellbeing calendar of activities, a financial education platform and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. You can read more here.

We are very keen to know if you need any adjustments for any type of disability. We are here to help. Please get in touch by email [email protected]

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Privacy Notice – AWE

We strongly encourage you to take your time to decide which pathway best matches your skills and aspirations. Please note that we cannot accept more than one application per candidate.

During the 2 year programme you will be assessed against a set of objectives and milestones to keep you on-track with the programme. We will engage with you long before your 2 years ends to help and advise you on role options.

We strongly encourage you to take your time to decide which pathway best matches your skills and aspirations. Please note that we cannot accept more than one application per candidate.

There will be two clear options for you at AWE after you graduate, depending on the potential you have shown during your placement:  joining our flagship Evolve graduate programme or entering directly into a specific role. Either way we will be engaging with you long before you leave your placement to help and advise you on your best course of action.

Please apply for no more than three roles. We encourage you to take the time to reflect on which apprenticeship you feel matches your aspirations and motivations. We will not accept more than three applications from one individual.

You will move into a role within the business. From here, you will progress your career as an AWE employee.

• Project Management- Weston College of Further and Higher Education, Weston-Super-Mare
• Manufacturing – New Bucks University (Newbury College satellite centre)
• Nuclear Eng Electrical – National College for Nuclear, Bridgwater
• Nuclear Eng Mechanical – National College for Nuclear, Bridgwater
• Electronic Design – Farnborough College Of Technology (FCOT).
• Building Services – South Bank University, London
• Design and Construction Management – South Bank University, London