Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice

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.

What you'll do

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.

This is not a traditional engineering role. Instead, you will focus on keeping existing electrical equipment and systems working well, improving them where needed, and making sure they meet safety and compliance requirements.

You will work with experienced engineers who maintain and improve electrical infrastructure across AWE. This could include power supplies, lighting, alarms, monitoring systems and other equipment that supports our work.

You will learn how engineers make sure electrical systems are safe, reliable, ready to use and fit for the future.

You will also see how engineering decisions are made in a highly regulated environment, where safety, quality and following the right processes are extremely important.

During the programme, you will build practical experience in areas such as:

• Electrical engineering
• Asset lifecycle management
• Reliability improvement
• Fault investigation
• Engineering change
• Electrical safety
• Plant performance monitoring
• Regulatory compliance
• Electrical cable calculations

As an Electrical Engineer (Facilities & Equipment) at AWE, you may work with equipment and systems such as:

• HV and LV switchgear and distribution.
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
• Emergency lighting systems
• Lightning protection systems
• Pumps, fans and drives including HVAC and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Alarm, monitoring and safety interlock systems
• Nuclear safety support systems and building management systems

Training

Please note the apprenticeship is 48 months followed by the End Point Assessment.

Please note that the training provider for this apprenticeship will be an external organisation and is yet to be confirmed. We will share details once they are finalised. Training may be delivered through either day release or block release, depending on the provider and apprenticeship programme.

After the apprenticeship

After successfully completing your apprenticeship, you could continue developing your career as an electrical engineer (Facilities & Equipment). As you gain more experience, you may have opportunities to move into more senior technical or leadership roles, such as:

• Senior Asset Engineer Electrical
• Senior Electrical Design Engineer
• Senior Asset Engineer Reliability

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Maths skills

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths, English and Science (grade 4/C or above)
• Essential: A Level, Maths, further maths, physics, stats, IT (grade BBC (see other info))
• Essential: T Level, Engineering and Manufacturing (grade Merit (see other info))
• Essential: BTEC, Engineering and Manufacturing, (grade DDM)

Things to consider

112-120 UCAS 3 A levels BBC or BCC in relevant subjects - 1from the following list - Maths, further maths physics, statistics or T level Merit Engineering and Manufacturing, or BTEC DMM. Plus GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade 4/C or above

Start Date: 1st September 2027

Annual leave will not be granted from 1st September until 1st October due to mandatory inductions you are required 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.

These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

If you choose to share information on your application form about support needs, learning differences, disabilities, health conditions or adjustments, we may contact you to understand how we can support you through the recruitment process. This information will only be used for this purpose and will be handled in line with GDPR.

Due to the security requirements associated with this apprenticeship, applicants must be British Nationals and be aged 18 or over by 31st August 2027.

Benefits

• Access to employee discounts portal — everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

Alongside these benefits, you will learn from experienced specialists in their fields while contributing to work that supports national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism.

About the employer

We're a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: 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, helping to guarantee our safety, and that of our NATO allies.

Our work is critical. We're delivering Astraea, the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent and pushing the boundaries of nuclear science and technology. But that's just part of the story.

We support the UK government in a range of vital areas – from counter-terrorism to global nuclear test monitoring to building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science. This is work that protects lives and strengthens national security.

At AWE, you'll find more than just a job. You'll find purpose, growth, and a community like no other. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this is your chance to learn from the best, develop your skills, and be part of something truly unique.

Be extraordinary at AWE.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Degree (level 6)
• Training provider: AWE PLC
• Expected duration: 4 Years
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: 9 day fortnight. 33 hrs on the short week, 8hrs 15 mins per day.

41 hrs on the long week, 8hrs 15 mins per day. Monday to Thursday and Friday, 8hrs.

Please note hours may alter due to your off-site training establishment training times.

• Start date: 1 September 2027
• Positions available: 4
• Wage: £24,500 a year