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CAD Technician Apprenticeship
Your mission
As a CAD Technician Apprentice, you’ll be combining creativity, accuracy, and engineering insight.
Working at the heart of our Mechanical Engineering Design team, your work will bring ideas to life. Using Siemens NX CAD software, you’ll create detailed 3D models and precise 2D drawings that meet exact specifications and company standards. Your work will support the design and manufacture of components that play a vital role in our mission.
THE QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED
5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English AND a 5/B in Science.
You’ll need to be a British Citizen for security clearance.
WORK PATTERN
You’ll be based at our Aldermaston site with one day a week off-site at college.
At AWE, we operate on a nine-day fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
SKILLS TO DEMONSTRATE
• Attention to detail
• Practically minded
• Passionate about engineering
• The ability to follow instructions
• IT skills
Your journey
Your path begins at our Skills Academy, where you’ll gain hands-on experience with the tools and techniques that form the foundation of great engineering such as mastering basic hand-fitting and machining skills. Alongside your practical training, you’ll attend a local college.
Once your workshop training is complete, you’ll step into real-world engineering environments through placements in our Design Offices. Here, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals and build the problem-solving and safety awareness skills that define a confident, capable engineer.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
If you’re curious about mechanical engineering, 3D modelling, technical drawing, or design communication, and you’re eager to learn, collaborate, and take on new challenges, we want to hear from you.
You’ll need to be comfortable with computers, ready to explore CAD software, and committed to working safely and effectively as part of a team. If that sounds like you, this could be the start of something meaningful.
Want to find out more?
Applications are currently closed.
You can register your interest and we will reach out to you when we reopen.