Technician Scientist Chemistry – Level 5 Apprenticeship 2027
AWE · South East · RG30 3RP
About the role
Laboratory Science Apprenticeship 🔬 | AWE
Why This Role is a Big Deal 🚀
This is your chance to dive into real-world laboratory science that helps AWE deliver crucial work safely. You'll gain hands-on skills in exciting environments, supporting groundbreaking research, testing, analysis, product design, prototyping, engineering analysis, or systems integration with specialist science and engineering teams.
At a Glance 👀
- Entry Requirements: Maths and English at grade 4/C or above. Plus, at least 3 A Levels at grade C or above, including Chemistry and another science or Maths A Level. OR a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Applied Science or a related subject.
- Security Clearance: Must be a British National, aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. You'll need to be able to obtain and maintain security clearance. 🇬🇧
- Working Pattern: Onsite apprenticeship at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off. 🗓️
- Key Dates:
- Applications Close: 8 November 2026 ⏳
- Assessment Centres: 21, 26, and 28 January 2027 📅
- Start Date: 1 September 2027 🌱
Why Being Onsite Rocks for Your Development 🧑🔬
This is a hands-on, lab-based apprenticeship. Being onsite means you’ll be learning directly from experienced scientists, engineers, and technicians, getting to use awesome laboratory equipment safely, and building serious confidence in specialist working environments.
The Skills We're Looking For ✨
- Practical Science: You're genuinely excited about lab work, science, engineering, and all the latest developments. 🤓
- Safety First: You get why lab safety, quality standards, and handling substances safely are super important. ✅
- Attention to Detail: You can prep samples, analyze info, handle data, and report results with accuracy. 💯
- Teamwork: You can communicate clearly, follow instructions like a pro, and learn from colleagues across our science and engineering teams. 🤝
Where This Apprenticeship Can Take You 🌟
Upon completing your apprenticeship, you could step into a Laboratory Technician role within Warhead and Deterrence Materials Science or Warhead Engineering, mastering a range of laboratory techniques and processes.
What Happens After You Apply 📲
1. Online Application: Submit your single apprenticeship application before the closing date.
2. Online Testing: If you're eligible, you'll complete numerical, verbal, logical, and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available! 🧠
3. Assessment Centre: Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre (currently scheduled for 21, 26, and 28 January 2027).
4. Offer, Medical, and Clearance: If you shine, you'll move to the offer, medical, and security clearance stages before joining us on 1 September 2027.
Apply Early! Applications close on 8 November 2026, but we review applications as they come in. We highly recommend applying early to avoid disappointment! Don't miss out! 🚀
Ready to Launch Your Career? Click Apply Now! 👇
Key responsibilities
- Support laboratory science
- Prepare samples
- Analyse information
- Handle data
- Report results accurately