Location – Aldermaston (Reading / Basingstoke area)
Start date - August 2025.
Duration – 2 years, plus End Point Assessment
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
AWE are looking for individuals to join their facilities management team, who work
every day to maintain the safety, security, and wellbeing, of both buildings, and teams who work in them. This team plays a key role in delivering their mission and ensuring they're compliant with government regulations.
As
an apprentice, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the
multifaceted aspects of workplace management such as managing welfare concerns,
undertaking risk-based inspections, supporting emergency training exercises, managing,
and authorising new works requests. Other aspects include working with Project
teams, reviewing and approving safe systems of work packs for breakdowns and
maintenance, liaising with and supporting residential groups, and networking
with customers.
The
facilities management role at AWE covers a diverse set of skills and duties,
across a variety of new and older facilities. One day you could be working with
data to identify trends, the next you’ll be in a workshop solving issues for
your building’s customers. AWE's Facilities Management apprenticeship scheme is
devised to place a strong emphasis on the practical application of the skills
you will learn and the knowledge you will develop, ensuring that you will be well-versed with
a functional understanding of facilities management, but also to develop an
extensive understanding of how AWE operates.
AWE's apprenticeship is a gateway
into varied and broad career opportunities, and through a series of placements
you’ll get breadth of experience across all of AWE’s teams and functions.
You’ll support Senior Managers in delivering a flexible, varied and robust
service, and as such you’ll need to be a good team player as well as be able to
self-motivate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
During your apprenticeship
journey, you will gain the following skills:
·
Stakeholder management
·
Customer focus and influencing
·
Safety awareness in an operational environment
·
Problem solving and analytical thinking
·
Working independently and as part of team
·
How to be curious and positively challenge in an
operational and fast-paced environment
In
addition, you will be given the opportunity for personal development through
activities such as team building challenges, organisational awareness
presentations, health and safety workshops and charity projects.
The
Benefits
·
A starting salary of £22250 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 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