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At AWE, we don’t just offer apprenticeships – we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger. From day one, you’ll be contributing to one of the most important missions in the UK: supporting the defence and security of the nation
You’ll be earning a salary as you gain hands-on experience and study towards industry-recognised qualifications. Our advanced apprenticeships are just the beginning as many of our apprentices go on to build long-term careers with us in specialist and leadership roles.
We’re committed to helping you reach your full potential. You’ll receive structured training, one-to-one mentoring, and continuous support throughout your apprenticeship. Whether you’re interested in nuclear engineering, HR, or project controls, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence to thrive.
What are the benefits?
- You’ll spend every day contributing to a safe and secure future by joining our mission
- Access to top-class facilities
- Be mentored and guided by industry experts
- You’ll get hands-on experience that will set you up with skills for life
- Earn while you learn
Explore opportunities
Control and Instrumentation (C&I)
Put simply, C&I engineers create, simplify and automate processes.
Electrical Maintenance
You’ll learn how to inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems and equipment vital to our mission.
Operations
You will have a unique opportunity to work in a variety of placements around our business.
Mechatronic Maintenance
This role includes servicing, repairing and installing various PLC systems.
Human Resources (HR)
Directly provide support to our workforce.
Quality Inspector
Quality Inspectors make sure every component meets the mark.
Precision Machining
Help us manufacture the component parts of our product.
Mechanical Maintenance
Learn the basics of hand tools and how to operate machines.
Metrology
Metrology is a vital skill to improve and verify the quality of products and components
High Performance
Computing
Work across the HPC group and with supercomputers.
Meet our apprentices
