Precision Machining Apprenticeship (Level 3 – Advanced)

Engineering-related disciplines are at the heart of AWE, helping us maintain and develop the facilities, equipment and systems that support our mission to keep the nation safe and secure.

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Employer

Awe PLC

Location

Berkshire

Type

Apprenticeship

Pay

£16,750 a year

Hours

37 hours a week, including training

Closing date

Closes 31 Jan 2027

Entry requirements

See the qualifications below

Experience

Not specified

Start date

1 Sep 2027

Source

Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK)

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STEM-adjacent: Not always called a STEM job, but you work with medicines, machines, materials, tech or data, and it can lead into wider STEM careers.

Fabrication and machining are precision engineering trades: working with metals and materials, reading technical drawings and measuring to fine tolerances.

Skills roles like this usually build

• Reading engineering drawings
• Precise measurement
• Working with metals and materials
• Operating machinery safely

This describes the type of role in general. The employer's advert has the exact duties.

Advanced apprenticeship: Machining technician (level 3)

• GCSE in 5 GCSES inc English and Maths, grade 4/C or above (essential)

Length

4 Years

Training provider

Awe Plc

• Engineering

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Last seen on GOV.UK 10 Nov 2026. Details can change, so check the advert before applying.