Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice (Level 3 - Advanced)

About the apprenticeship:

During the foundation phase of your apprenticeship, you will learn the fundamentals of Mechanical Maintenance. This will act as the building blocks of an interesting career within AWE. Basic skills and knowledge are covered by the Skills Academy where you will start with learning the correct selection and use of hand tools. You will manufacture a range of test pieces to help with your development as a mechanical maintainer, from here you will progress onto carrying out maintenance activities in a simulated environment.  

Once this phase has been completed, taking approximately 18 months, you will move to the Consolidation phase. This will see you rotate through our Mechanical Maintenance teams located in the various Technology Centres across both AWE Aldermaston and AWE Burghfield sites. Here you will build upon the skills learned during the Foundation phase, working on a wide range of plant and equipment in a real-world environment.

This role may appeal to you if you enjoy:

• Understanding how mechanical assemblies work 
• Understanding how heating, ventilation and cooling systems work 
• Understanding the operation and maintenance of rotating plant and equipment 
• Problem solving activities  
• Being hands on 
• Applying engineering principles into real life scenarios 
  
  

Entry Requirements:

• 5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English AND a 5/B in Science 
• Applicants must be aged 17 or over as of 31st August 2026 due to security clearance requirements  
• You must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
• If you currently hold a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or similar, you should consider applying for a degree level apprenticeship.

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