Electrical Engineering (Facilities & Equipment) – Level 6 Apprenticeship

Job description

Why this role matters

Help keep critical electrical systems safe, reliable and ready to use. You'll learn how existing electrical infrastructure and equipment are maintained, improved and assured, including power supplies, lighting, alarms, monitoring systems and other equipment that supports AWE's work.

Entry requirement

112–120 UCAS points through 3 A Levels at a minimum of BCC including Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Statistics; a Merit T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing; or a DMM BTEC in Engineering. GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade 4/C or above.

Security clearance

Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027, and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Working pattern

Onsite at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off.

Key dates

Applications close: 1 November 2026 | Assessment centre: 24 February 2027 | Start date: 1 September 2027

Why being onsite will support your development

This is an onsite engineering apprenticeship. Being onsite means you can learn from experienced engineers, work with real electrical systems and understand how safety, reliability, compliance and asset performance are managed.

The key skills we're looking for:

Electrical interest: You want to understand how electrical systems work, fail and can be improved.

Logical thinking: You can use maths and technical information to solve problems step by step.

Attention to detail: You can work carefully with drawings, data, standards and controlled processes.

Teamwork: You can communicate clearly and learn from engineers, technicians and other apprentices.

Where this apprenticeship could take you

After successful completion, you could continue developing as an Electrical Engineer (Facilities & Equipment), with longer-term opportunities such as Senior Asset Engineer Electrical, Senior Electrical Design Engineer or Senior Asset Engineer Reliability.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English