Electrical Engineering (Facilities & Equipment) Degree Apprentice

As an Electrical Engineering (Facilities & Equipment) Degree Apprentice, you will learn how to help look after the electrical systems that keep AWE’s important facilities and equipment running safely and reliably.

Role

This is not a traditional engineering role. Instead, you will focus on keeping existing electrical equipment and systems working well, improving them where needed, and making sure they meet safety and compliance requirements.

You will work with experienced engineers who maintain and improve electrical infrastructure across AWE. This could include power supplies, lighting, alarms, monitoring systems and other equipment that supports our work.

You will learn how engineers make sure electrical systems are safe, reliable, ready to use and fit for the future.

You will also see how engineering decisions are made in a highly regulated environment, where safety, quality and following the right processes are extremely important.

During the programme, you will build practical experience in areas such as:

Electrical engineering
Asset lifecycle management
Reliability improvement
Fault investigation
Engineering change
Electrical safety
Plant performance monitoring
Regulatory compliance
Electrical cable calculations

As an Electrical Engineer (Facilities & Equipment) at AWE, you may work with equipment and systems such as:

HV and LV switchgear and distribution.
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Emergency lighting systems
Lightning protection systems
Pumps, fans and drives including HVAC and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
Alarm, monitoring and safety interlock systems
Nuclear safety support systems and building management systems

Training

Please note the apprenticeship is 48 months followed by the End Point Assessment.

After successfully completing your apprenticeship, you could continue developing your career as an electrical engineer (Facilities & Equipment). As you gain more experience, you may have opportunities to move into more senior technical or leadership roles, such as:

Senior Asset Engineer Electrical
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Senior Asset Engineer Reliability

Apprenticeship Standard: Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
Training Provider: AWE PLC
Working Week: 9 day fortnight. 33 hrs on the short week, 8hrs 15 mins per day. 41 hrs on the long week, 8hrs 15 mins per day. Monday to Thursday and Friday, 8hrs. Please note hours may alter due to your off-site training establishment training times.
Expected Duration: 4 Years
Positions Available: 4
Closing Date: Sunday, 1st November 2026
Start Date: Wednesday, 1st September 2027

Desired Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Maths skills

Qualifications

Maths, English and Science GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
Maths, further maths, physics, stats, IT A Level, grade BBC (see other info) (Essential)
Engineering and Manufacturing T Level, grade Merit (see other info) (Essential)
Engineering and Manufacturing, BTEC, grade DDM (Essential)

About the Employer

AWE PLC

We’re a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, helping to guarantee our safety, and that of our NATO allies. Our work is critical. We’re delivering Astraea, the next warhead for the UK’s nuclear deterrent and pushing the boundaries of nuclear science and technology. But that’s just part of the story. We support the UK government in a range of vital areas – from counter-terrorism to global nuclear test monitoring to building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science. This is work that protects lives and strengthens national security. At AWE, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find purpose, growth, and a community like no other. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this is your chance to learn from the best, develop your skills, and be part of something truly unique. Be extraordinary at AWE.

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