Location – Aldermaston (Reading / Basingstoke area)
Start date - August 2025.
Duration - 3-4 years (varies depending on personal performance)
About AWE
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
A
CAD Technician (Computer Aided Design) provides support within Mechanical
Engineering Design. You will produce and deliver conceptual designs via 3D
modelling and fully engineered 2D drawings for manufacture to defined
requirements and company standards using Siemens NX CAD Software.
The first part of your training
will be spent at the Skills Academy within the workshop, learning basic
hand-fitting skills, milling and turning.
This part of the training is essential if you want to be a CAD
Technician as you will learn how things are made, how they fit together, gain
knowledge of material selection and understand the importance of tolerance. You will also be required to attend a local
college on day release.
Once you’ve met the required
workshop learning, you will undertake focused professional placements in
Design Offices across the business, where you will gain knowledge of the
challenges AWE face, engage in problem solving, and safety requirements.
The
Benefits
·
A starting salary of £16,750 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 AWE to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and
counter-terrorism solutions.
Recruitment Process
AWE recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as the 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.
Their ambition is to create workplaces where they recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and employees feel able to be themselves at work. AWE strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.
Any inclusion information you provide will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Contact AWE
If you have questions during the application process, please reach out to the Early Careers Team at EarlyCareers@awe.co.uk