Electrical Engineering (facilities & Equipment) – Level 6 Apprenticeship 2027
AWE · South East · RG30 3RP
About the role
Join our team and become a guardian of critical electrical systems! ⚡️ Your mission: ensure these vital power supplies, lighting, alarms, and monitoring systems are always safe, reliable, and ready for action. You'll dive deep into how we maintain, upgrade, and guarantee the performance of AWE’s essential infrastructure.
At a Glance:
- Entry Requirements: Aiming high? We're looking for 112–120 UCAS points from 3 A Levels (BCC minimum), including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, or Statistics. A Merit T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing, or a DMM BTEC in Engineering, are also fantastic options. 🤓 Plus, you'll need GCSE Maths, English, and Science at grade 4/C or above.
- Security Clearance: This role requires you to be a British National, 18 or over by 31 August 2027, and able to obtain and maintain the highest level of security clearance. 🛡️
- Working Pattern: Your base will be onsite at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off – giving you that extra time to recharge! 🔋
- Key Dates:
- Applications Close: 1 November 2026 🗓️
- Assessment Centre: 24 February 2027 🤝
- Start Date: 1 September 2027 🚀
Why Being Onsite is Your Ultimate Upgrade:
This isn't just an apprenticeship; it's an onsite engineering experience! Being hands-on means learning directly from seasoned engineers, working with real-world electrical systems, and mastering the art of safety, reliability, compliance, and asset performance management. It's the ultimate way to build your engineering superpowers. 💪
Key Skills We're Seeking:
- Electrical Curiosity 💡: Got a knack for understanding how electricity flows, what makes it glitch, and how to make it even better? We want to hear from you!
- Logical Thinker 🤔: Can you break down complex problems using Maths and technical data, tackling them step-by-step? Your brainpower is key.
- Detail-Oriented Pro 🔍: Precision is paramount. We need your ability to work meticulously with drawings, data, standards, and approved processes.
- Team Player 🧑🤝🧑: Excellent communication and a willingness to learn from experienced engineers, technicians, and fellow apprentices are crucial for our success.
Your Future Trajectory:
Successfully complete this apprenticeship, and you could be on your way to becoming an Electrical Engineer (Facilities & Equipment)! 🌟 Long-term, envision yourself as a Senior Asset Engineer Electrical, Senior Electrical Design Engineer, or Senior Asset Engineer Reliability. The possibilities are electrifying! ⚡️
What Happens Next:
1. Online Application: Submit your application before the deadline. 📝
2. Online Testing: If you meet the criteria, get ready for numerical, verbal, logical, and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available to help you ace these. 📊
3. Assessment Centre: If you shine in the tests, you'll be invited to an in-person assessment centre on 24 February 2027. 🎯
4. Offer, Medical & Clearance: Successful candidates will proceed to the offer, medical checks, and security clearance stages before joining us on 1 September 2027. 🎉
Don't Miss Out! Applications close 1 November 2026, but we review them as they come in. Apply early to secure your spot and avoid disappointment! Click the apply button to start your journey. 🖱️
Key responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining critical electrical systems.
- Contribute to the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure.
- Work directly with real electrical systems on-site.
- Apply logical thinking to solve problems using technical information.
- Handle drawings, data, standards, and controlled processes with attention to detail.