Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship in Mechanical Maintenance over 4 years.
- Earn £16,750 per year while gaining practical skills and technical knowledge.
- Work on-site at AWE, with potential off-site training and travel.
- Requires 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4/C or above).
- Applications close on 2027-01-31.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship (Level 3 – Advanced) offers a pathway into engineering and manufacturing at AWE. You will develop practical skills, technical knowledge, and industry experience through a combination of hands-on training and college study.
This apprenticeship may involve travel to off-site training locations, with transport or expenses provided where applicable. You will complete placements relevant to your pathway, working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, applying your learning in a real working environment and supporting live engineering activities.
Training
The Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship typically takes 3 to 4 years to complete. You will undertake a mix of college-based learning, practical skills development, and workplace placements. You will be supported by AWE, your training provider, and your placement teams.
Career Progression
Upon successful completion, and subject to business need and your career aspirations, you will move into a role within AWE aligned to your trained pathway, becoming part of a skilled community supporting unique facilities, equipment, processes, and technologies.
Skills Developed
- Communication
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation
- Problem solving
- Administrative skills
- Numeracy
- Analytical skills
- Logical thinking
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Health and Safety awareness
Entry Requirements
- GCSEs: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4/C or above) - essential
Key Details
- Wage: £16,750 per year
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week (9-day fortnight, with variations between 33 and 41 hours across the two weeks. Specific daily hours are 8 hours 15 minutes Monday to Thursday and 8 hours on Friday. Hours may alter due to offsite training.)
- Duration: 4 Years
- Start Date: 2027-09-01
- Closing Date: 2027-01-31
- Apprenticeship Standard: Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)
- Training Provider: AWE PLC