Manufacturing Engineer - Level 6 Apprenticeship
AWE: Nuclear Security Technologies · Aldermaston, Reading
- Salary
- £24,500 - £26,000
- Level
- Level 6
- Duration
- 4 years
- Closes
- 20 Dec 2026
- Qualification
- Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
About the role
This Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship at AWE offers a unique opportunity to transform ideas into safe and repeatable manufacturing processes. You will gain hands-on experience working with design, operations, quality, safety, and project teams to ensure products and parts are made accurately and consistently. The program includes a 4-year apprenticeship followed by a 6-month End Point Assessment, with a 9-day working fortnight. This onsite role provides direct learning from experienced specialists and the chance to build practical confidence. Upon completion, successful apprentices can progress into engineering teams as Manufacturing Engineers, with potential future roles in new product introduction, manufacturing system design, and continuous improvement.
Entry requirements
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and a science, technology or engineering-related subject. A level grade C or above in a Maths-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or additional Maths-related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC Level 3.
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