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Precision Machining Apprenticeship - Level 3
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Overview
Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Its work is critical.
£16750
per year
Full time, Apprenticeship
(37.5 hours per week)
Reading, RG7 4RS
Key information
This role may appeal to you if you enjoy the challenge of manufacturing components that meet the specifications detailed on engineering drawings.
About the role
During the first part of your training as a Precision Machining Apprentice at AWE (Years 1 & 2) you will:
- Attend a variety of lectures through college day release, providing you with the knowledge and understanding of the tools and techniques you will be using.
- Learn basic machining and hand-fitting skills through a series of supervised machining tasks, during which you will manufacture a number of useful engineering tools.
Requirements
- You will need good hand-eye coordination and strong workshop maths skills
- Operate your own machines to manufacture parts that fit together with components produced by other team members.
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English
- Applicants must be aged 16 or over, as of 31st August 2026 due to security clearance requirements
You must be a British National to apply for a role with AWE.
This vacancy will close on 22nd February 2026, but AWE will review applications as they come in, so they strongly encourage you to apply early.