Start Date – August 2025.
Duration – 2 years
Location – Reading / Basingstoke area
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
As a Physics Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will
spend the first few weeks of your apprenticeship within AWE’s Skills Academy
before moving out into placements within the business. Experimental Physics at
AWE involves the study of unusual materials in extreme conditions. Placements
range from working with high power lasers to diagnosing high explosives.
During the time in placements, you will undertake and
complete various laboratory-based projects which will enable you to develop a
complete set of skills and knowledge required to work successfully at AWE.
During your apprenticeship
journey, you will learn the following skills:
·
Preparing and setting up optical
equipment
·
Assembly and metrology of complex
physics experiments
·
Operating diagnostic equipment
·
Use of specialist laboratory
equipment
·
Checking and reporting of results
·
Laboratory safety
·
Handling of hazardous substances
– awareness of radioactive and explosive materials
·
Quality and its application in a
laboratory environment
·
Customer service skills
In addition, you will also be given the opportunity for
personal development through activities such as team building challenges,
organisational awareness presentations, health and safety workshops and charity
projects.
A part of this role will require wearing Health and
Safety equipment such as a respirator. Therefore, successful candidates will
need to undergo a medical assessment for suitability for the position within
the required parameters for the health and safety equipment’s requirements.
The Benefits
· AWE offer apprentices a
starting salary of £16,750, increasing annually throughout your apprenticeship
·
Market leading contributory pension scheme
·
Generous holiday entitlement 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