Job description
We are offering a rewarding and exciting one-year placement as an Undergraduate Production Trainee at AWE - a role where you will make a genuine contribution to keeping the UK safe and secure.
As a Environmental Scientist undergraduate student you will have the opportunity to work with world-class scientists in an exciting part of AWE that provides a wide range of analytical capabilities and expert advice to AWE and government agencies / external customers, whilst ensuring AWE meets regulatory and licence condition compliance.
We are interested in applications from candidates working towards a degree in Environmental Sciences. Most importantly we are looking for enthusiastic individuals keen to get involved and work on interesting research and tasks.
Lab and desk-based placement assisting in environmental programme development and review to support Best Available Techniques (BAT) studies and statements. Alongside the development of in field sampling capabilities. The placement will offer the candidate the opportunity to support the bulk waste characterisation programmes major projects, e.g. planning and scheduling programme elements, managing tasking (customer agreements) and sentencing waste using statistical reporting. Experience will be gained in data manipulation and the uploading of data to support permit compliance. This placement will give an overview of laboratory analytical processes used within this area.
Benefits
- £23,500 salary
- Holiday entitlement of 270 hours of leave annually including bank holidays
- Excellent work/life balance and a vibrant and welcoming grad social scene
- 9-day working fortnight - so every other Friday off
- A salary-sacrifice benefit scheme
- A welcome payment
- Potential to secure a Graduate role for when you finish university, subject to availability
- Access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending across retail, hospitality and leisure
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to our Occupational Health Services
Why AWE?
- Build leadership skills, self-awareness, and teamwork.
- Join a vibrant early careers community with events, ERGs and networking opportunities.
- Benefit from continual support: a line manager, pathway lead, and ‘buddy’ to guide your journey.
What we are looking for
- We are interested in applications from candidates working towards a degree in: Environmental Science
- Before starting with the business, you will need to be able to provide evidence that you have attained a minimum of a 2:2 in your degree so far by August 2026.
- You must be able to Join AWE in August 2026.
- You must be a British National, able to start in August 2026, and eligible for security clearance.
- Curious, problem-solvers with integrity, resilience, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll thrive if you’re eager to grow and ready to apply your skills to real-world challenges.
Accepted degree subjects
- environmental science and ecology
Additional job details
- Location
- Aldermaston
- Salary
- £23,500
plus benefits and welcome bonus
- Contract, dates and working times
- Fixed term
Full-time
How to apply
Application Process
Our process is designed to be simple, fair and transparent:
- Online Application – Opens 15th September. Explore the option and apply for one pathway that best suits your interests and goals.
- Online Tests – If shortlisted, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive assessments. Practice materials will be available to ensure you know what to expect.
- Virtual Assessment Centre – Successful candidates will be invited to virtual AC’s running Nov–Dec 2025, with pre-assessment webinars to guide you.
Applications will close earlier if we receive enough applications, so apply early.
Support & Inclusion
We welcome diverse applicants and strive to create a workplace where differences are recognised and celebrated. We encourage requests for reasonable adjustments if required, to ensure you feel able to perform your best. Any information you share will be used only to support you through the process in line with GDPR.
Contact Us
For questions, email the Early Careers Team
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Closing date: 24 October 2025