Facilities Management Apprenticeship - Level 4 (Higher) - Reading
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.
Our 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; grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.
About the role
We are looking for individuals to join our facilities management team, who work every day to maintain the safety, security, and wellbeing, of both our buildings, and teams who work in them. This team plays a key role in delivering our mission and ensuring we are compliant with government regulations.
As an apprentice, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted aspects of workplace management such as managing welfare concerns, undertaking risk-based inspections, supporting emergency training exercises, managing, and authorising new works requests.Other aspects include working with Project teams, reviewing and approving safe systems of work packs for breakdowns and maintenance, liaising with and supporting residential groups, and networking with customers.
The facilities management role covers a diverse set of skills and duties, across a variety of new and older facilities. One day you could be working with data to identify trends, the next you’ll be in a workshop solving issues for your building’s customers.Our Facilities Management apprenticeship scheme is devised to place a strong emphasis on the practical application of the skills you will learn and the knowledge you will develop, ensuring that you will be well-versed with a functional understanding of facilities management, but also to develop an extensive understanding of how we operate.
Our apprenticeship is a gateway into varied and broad career opportunities, and through a series of placements you’ll get breadth of experience across all of our teams and functions. You’ll support Senior Managers in delivering a flexible, varied and robust service, and as such you’ll need to be a good team player as well as be able to self-motivate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
During your apprenticeship journey, you will gain the following skills:
- Stakeholder management
- Customer focus and influencing
- Safety awareness in an operational environment
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Working independently and as part of team
- How to be curious and positively challenge in an operational and fast-paced environment
In addition, you will be given the opportunity for personal development through activities such as team building challenges, organisational awareness presentations, health and safety workshops and charity projects.
About You- Good communication skills
- Organisation and effective prioritisation
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability to challenging situations
- Customer orientated approach
- 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) grade 4/C or above
- Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31st August 2025 due to security clearance requirements
- You must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
- A starting salary of £22250 yearly, increasing annually throughout your apprenticeship
- Market leading contributory pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement of 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 us to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.