Logistics & Transport – Year in Industry Placement

Why this role matters

Help keep essential materials and transport operations moving safely and securely. You’ll support the systems, processes and teams that make sure materials and components are controlled, stored, moved and accounted for across AWE.

At a glance

• Entry requirement: At least a 2:2 in an Engineering or Science-based degree, with an interest in systems, logistics, processes or planning. A full UK driving licence would be beneficial. You must be graduating in either 2029 or 2030.
• Security clearance: You must be a UK national, hold a UK passport, have lived in the UK for the past 10 years and be willing and able to obtain and maintain DV security clearance.
• Working pattern: A 9-day working fortnight, with every second Friday off. This role is predominantly site and office-based at Aldermaston, near Reading. Working from home cannot be guaranteed.
• Key dates:
  • Close: 31st October 2026
  • Start: 2 August 2027 |
• Assessment Centre: 4 Nov 2026 (could be subject to change)

What you could work on

• Materials and inventory: Support goods receipt, warehousing, distribution, stock management and material control.
• Transport and fleet: Gain insight into safe and secure transport, fleet coordination and the movement of materials.
• Planning and processes: Help maintain through-life plans, stock replenishment, audit activity and accurate records.
• Stakeholder support: Work with customers, suppliers and operational teams to meet programme needs and improve processes.

Why being onsite will support your development

This is predominantly a site and office-based placement. Due to the nature and security of the work, we cannot guarantee working from home. Being onsite gives you direct access to subject matter experts, operational teams and hands-on learning, helping you build confidence and develop faster.

The key skills we’re looking for

• Organisation: Plan tasks, manage details and keep accurate records.
• Problem-solving: Improve processes and find practical ways to keep work moving.
• Communication: Build positive relationships and share information clearly.
• Responsibility: Follow processes and work safely, securely and reliably.

Where this placement could take you

You’ll gain experience across inventory management, warehousing, transport, material control, process improvement and stakeholder engagement. This can prepare you for careers in logistics, supply chain, operations or transport management, with the potential to return through a future graduate opportunity.

What happens after you apply

1. Online application Submit your application as soon as possible.
2. Online testing If eligible, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments, with practice materials available.
3. Virtual assessment centre Successful candidates will be invited to a virtual assessment centre, expected between October 2026 and January 2027.
4. Pre-assessment support You’ll be invited to a webinar with practical guidance on what to expect.
5. Offer and clearance If successful, you’ll move into the offer and security-clearance stages ahead of joining on 2 August 2027.

Apply early: applications close on 31st October 2026, but we recruit on a rolling basis and will close once we receive enough applications. Submit yours as soon as possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and informed throughout the application process. We encourage diverse applicants and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments. Any inclusion information you provide will be used only to support you through the process and held for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.