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Metrology Apprenticeship
Your mission
Metrology is the science of measurement, and it plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of products and components.
You’ll learn how to apply core measurement principles in real-world environments, using tools, instrumentation, and software to plan and carry out precise measurement tasks.
THE QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED
TBC
You’ll need to be a British Citizen for security clearance.
WORK PATTERN
You’ll be based at our Aldermaston or London 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
• Ability to concentrate
• Good at following instructions
• Good data skills
• Good maths skills
• IT skills
Your journey
Your practical training will begin in the Skills Academy, where you’ll build your core knowledge and technical skills.
You’ll then rotate through different areas of AWE, applying what you’ve learned in live production and trial settings.
Alongside your workplace experience, you’ll study at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in London, working towards the Level 3 Metrology Technician apprenticeship. On successful completion, you’ll be eligible for professional registration as a Registered Engineering Technician (EngTech) or Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).
Think you’ve got what it takes?
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems through a mathematical or analytical lens, working with data, and performing practical tasks with care and accuracy.
If you’re self-driven, curious, and passionate about quality then you could be a perfect fit.
Want to find out more?
Applications are currently closed.
You can register your interest and we will reach out to you when we reopen.