Electrical Maintenance Level 3 Apprenticeship

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Electrical Maintenance Level 3 Apprenticeship

About the role 

There are numerous electrical maintenance roles available at AWE. These include power distribution systems installation, electrical testing and inspection, maintenance on both high and low voltage systems and work on lightning protection systems. 

During your first 18 months at AWE, you will train in our Skills Academy, as well as attend day release at college. This is where you learn all about electrical theory, cabling and wiring infrastructure. You will then go on to individually produce around 40 small projects, where you will be involved in designing, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems. After 18 months you will join the qualified trades people onsite where you will receive on-the-job training as an electrical engineer. Typically, this will involve six separate three-month placements, which will broaden your electrical knowledge and expose you to the full spectrum of our plant and facilities. These placements can include facility engineering, electrical utilities, and design compliance, & lightning protection systems.  

About You 

• A practical aptitude for engineering & technology 
• Computer literacy (PC) 
• Excellent team working skills 
• Good communication skills 
• Awareness of health & safety 
• Ability to follow instructions 
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time 
• Passionate and motivated  

If you have an interest in understanding how electrical assemblies work as well high and low voltage systems, enjoy inspection and fault-finding activities, being hands on and applying engineering principles into real life scenarios, then we would love to hear from you! 

Entry Requirements: 

• 5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English (Science desirable) 
• Applicants must be aged 16 or over, as of 31st August 2025 due to security clearance requirements  
• You must be a British National to apply for a role with us. 

If you currently hold a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or similar, you should consider applying for a degree level apprenticeship. 

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 us to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions. 

About AWE

We are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.  

Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe. 

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.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.