Mechanical maintenance apprentice Review
at AWE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Aldermaston
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I carry out maintenance on mechanical equipment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it a lot
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I learnt so many new skills regarding my jib role in mechanical maintenance
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Placement is in a bad state right now and needs a solution as many under 18 year olds are stuck at a certain point in their apprenticeship as they cant advance into placement because they are too young. This leaves them very little work to do.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me perform way better in my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it gives very good opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
Be patient and follow through.
