Engineering Technician – Level 3 Apprenticeship
AWE · On-Site
Build practical engineering skills that support AWE’s facilities, equipment and systems. You’ll apply through one Engineering Apprenticeship route, which includes the following pathways:
Mechanical Maintenance
Electrical Maintenance,
Control and Instrumentation Maintenance
Precision Machining
Mechatronic Maintenance.
Security clearance
You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and work in designated areas.
Engineering pathways
Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Control & Instrumentation, Precision Machining and Mechatronic Maintenance.
Working pattern
Onsite apprenticeship, with a 9-day working fortnight.
Key dates
Applications close: 31 January 2027 | Activity sessions: 20 January, 27 January and 22 February 2027 | Assessment centres: February–March 2027 | Start date: 1 September 2027
Why being onsite will support your development
This is an onsite, hands-on apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you learn from experienced engineers and technical specialists, use real tools and equipment, and understand how engineering supports AWE’s unique facilities and operations.
What happens after you apply
1. Online application - Submit one application for the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. You can indicate a pathway preference if you have one.
2. Online testing - If eligible, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available.
3. Activity assessment session - You’ll explore engineering specialisms, take part in practical activities and support pathway matching.
4. In-person assessment centre - If successful, you’ll be invited to a final assessment centre expected during February and March 2027.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
Practical interest: You enjoy understanding how things work and learning by doing.
Problem-solving: You can take a logical and structured approach to practical challenges.
Attention to detail: You can check work carefully and understand why standards matter.
Teamwork: You can communicate clearly, follow instructions and work with others towards a shared goal.
Qualifications required
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English. Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 17 or over by 31 August 2027.
Training you'll get
This is an onsite, hands-on apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you learn from experienced engineers and technical specialists, use real tools and equipment, and understand how engineering supports AWE’s unique facilities and operations.
Future prospects
After successful completion, and subject to business need and your career aspirations, you’ll move into a role aligned to the engineering pathway you have trained in, supporting some of the UK’s most unique facilities, equipment, processes and technologies.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
