Mechatronic Maintenance Apprenticeship (Level 3 Advanced)
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What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent – Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
As a Mechatronic M aintenance T echnician at AWE, your role will include servicing, repairing and installing various Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Hydraulic and Programmable logic control (PLC) systems, all of which are commonly used onsite to support the Machine Tools department and Trials & Test Technology Centre. As a Mechatronic Maintenance Technician within either of these groups, you will be responsible for maintaining equipment within all of our production - related facilities, with the goal of maintaining production and ensuring minimal downtime. These activities may include scheduled and breakdown maintenance on all aspects of engineering within your chosen team, including condition-based monitoring and calibration of the equipment.
As an apprentice you will initially be based within the Skills Academy practical aspects of your training, you will further your knowledge of mechatronics engineering through academic studies as your work towards the completion of your level 3 technical certificate.
Mechatronics maintenance Technician may appeal to you if you enjoy:
Understanding how mechanical, electrical, e lectronic and hydraulic systems work
Problem solving activities
Being hands on
About y ou:
5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English
A practical aptitude for engineering or technology
Computer literacy (PC)
Excellent team working skills
Good communication skills
Awareness of health and safety
The ability to follow instructions
The ability to concentrate for long periods
A real passion and motivation for this type of work
Age: Applicants must be aged 16 or over, as of 30th August 2024 , due to security clearance requirements
Degree level apprenticeship.
Duration of training : 3 - 4 y ears (varies depending on personal performance)
Location: You will be based in Aldermaston (close to Reading)
What we offer:
We offer our apprentices a starting salary of £ 16,000 . This increases annually with second year salary being £ 20,500
A market leading contributory pension scheme
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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.
T he start date for all Apprenticeships in 2024 is Monday 12 th August 2024. Annual leave will not be granted for weeks commencing 12 th and 19 th August and 11 th September, due to mandatory inductions and the requirement for you to complete as part of your apprenticeship.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.