Facilities Management Apprenticeship – Level 4 (Higher)
About AWE
We are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.
Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.
AWE’s support for the government’s strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK’s counter terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.
Start an extraordinary career at AWE; grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.
About the role
We are looking for individuals to join our facilities management team, who work every day to maintain the safety, security, and wellbeing, of both our buildings, and teams who work in them. This team plays a key role in delivering our mission and ensuring we are compliant with government regulations.
As an apprentice, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted aspects of workplace management such as managing welfare concerns, undertaking risk-based inspections, supporting emergency training exercises, managing, and authorising new works requests. Other aspects include working with Project teams, reviewing and approving safe systems of work packs for breakdowns and maintenance, liaising with and supporting residential groups, and networking with customers.
The facilities management role at AWE covers a diverse set of skills and duties, across a variety of new and older facilities. One day you could be working with data to identify trends, the next you’ll be in a workshop solving issues for your building’s customers. Our Facilities Management apprenticeship scheme is devised to place a strong emphasis on the practical application of the skills you will learn and the knowledge you will develop, ensuring that you will be well-versed with a functional understanding of facilities management, but also to develop an extensive understanding of how AWE operates.
Our apprenticeship is a gateway into varied and broad career opportunities, and through a series of placements you’ll get breadth of experience across all of AWE’s teams and functions. You’ll support Senior Managers in delivering a flexible, varied and robust service, and as such you’ll need to be a good team player as well as be able to self-motivate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
During your apprenticeship journey, you will gain the following skills:
Stakeholder management
Customer focus and influencing
Safety awareness in an operational environment
Problem solving and analytical thinking
Working independently and as part of team
How to be curious and positively challenge in an operational and fast-paced environment
In addition, you will be given the opportunity for personal development through activities such as team building challenges, organisational awareness presentations, health and safety workshops and charity projects.
About You
Good communication skills
Organisation and effective prioritisation
Attention to detail
Flexibility and adaptability to challenging situations
Customer orientated approach
Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) grade 4/C or above
Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31st August 2025 due to security clearance requirements
You must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
The Benefits
A starting salary of £22250 yearly, increasing annually throughout your apprenticeship
Market leading contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement of 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
Access to employee discounts portal - everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping us to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.
Location – Aldermaston (Reading / Basingstoke area)
Start date - August 2025.
Duration – 2 years, plus End Point Assessment
Recruitment Process
We recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as our positions have been filled, the scheme will close to new applications. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out!
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.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.
Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
