Operations – Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027
AWE · South East · RG7 4PR
About the role
Operations Support Apprentice 🚀
Ready to kickstart your career with hands-on experience in a world-class, highly regulated environment? Join AWE and play a vital role in ensuring our operations are safe and secure! 🛡️
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll dive deep into the operational side of AWE, gaining practical skills in production and process operations. 🏭 Learn firsthand how manufacturing, science, engineering, and operations teams collaborate to achieve excellence. This is your chance to understand the nuts and bolts of how we get things done, safely and effectively.
What You'll Need:
- Academic Spark: 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English. 📚
- Citizenship & Age: Must be a British National and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. 🇬🇧
- Security Savvy: You'll need to be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. 🕵️♀️
- Health & Safety Mindset: This role can be physically demanding and may require a medical assessment. You'll need to be suitable for things like respiratory protection. 🫁
Key Dates to Mark:
- Applications Close: 10 January 2027 🗓️
- Assessment Centres: 1 February, 3 February, 2 March, and 4 March 2027 📍
- You'll Start: 1 September 2027 🎉
Why Being Onsite is a Game-Changer:
This is an onsite apprenticeship, meaning you'll be right in the heart of the action. You'll get an in-depth understanding of our operational areas, learn about crucial safe systems of work, and master the detailed processes that ensure everything is completed safely and accurately. 💯
Skills We're Looking For:
- Hands-On Hero: You love practical work and enjoy figuring out how things are done, step-by-step. 💪
- Detail Devotee: You can follow instructions precisely and understand why every detail matters. ✨
- Safety First Champion: You're aware of and committed to health, safety, and responsibility – it's at the core of what we do. ✅
- Team Player: You communicate effectively, aren't afraid to ask questions, and enjoy working collaboratively with others. 🤝
Where This Journey Could Lead:
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you'll be ready to join one of AWE's operational business units. 🚀 You might also find opportunities in exciting areas like logistics, science, or engineering.
The Application Process:
1. Online Application: Submit your one apprenticeship application before the deadline. 💻
2. Online Testing: If you meet the initial requirements, you'll take online assessments (numerical, verbal, logical, and cognitive reasoning). Practice materials will be provided! 🧠
3. Assessment Centre: If you shine in the online tests, you'll be invited to an in-person assessment centre. 🌟
4. Offer, Medical & Clearance: Successful candidates will then move through the offer, medical, and security clearance stages before joining us on 1 September 2027.
Don't Wait! Apply Early!
Applications close on 10 January 2027, but we review applications as they come in. We highly recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Your adventure starts here! 👉 Apply Now!
Key responsibilities
- Support operational work to ensure safe and secure delivery.
- Engage in hands-on production and process operations.
- Learn and apply processes across manufacturing, science, engineering, and operations teams.
- Adhere to health, safety, and security regulations in a highly regulated environment.
- Follow instructions carefully and collaborate effectively with team members.