Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship (Level 4 Higher)

Being a Quality Practitioner Apprentice is a varied and exciting career, with each day being different to the next; from facilitating risk prevention events, undertaking audits through to using innovative solutions to solve significant business problems and drive continuous improvement.

Through a series of placements within the Quality function, you will gain experience of the management and review of the companies processes and procedures and their use. Using this experience you will ensure AWE fulfil their contractual and regulatory requirements of their customers and stakeholders through quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and continuous improvement activities.

In addition to the vocational aspects of your training, AWE will further your knowledge of quality through academic studies as you work towards the completion of the Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard. On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will be eligible for professional registration to the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) at practitioner grade.

This role may appeal to you if you enjoy

· Having an eye for detail and an interest in improving things

· Reviewing documents and understanding their application in the real world

· Having a logical approach to understanding processes

· Having a hands-on approach to problem solving

We are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe., AWE's support for the government's strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK's counter terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.

Start an extraordinary career at AWE; grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.

· AWE offer apprentices a starting salary of £22,250, increasing annually throughout your apprenticeship

· Market leading contributory pension scheme

· Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off

· Access to employee discounts portal, everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure.

· Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping AWE to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.

Recruitment Process

AWE recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as their positions have been filled, the scheme will close to new applications. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out!

These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

AWE's ambition is to create workplaces where they recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and their employees feel able to be themselves at work. They strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.