Welcome to the AWE Hub

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has been central to the UK’s defence for more than 60 years, providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent and supporting national nuclear security. We are the nation’s largest high-tech research, development and production facility and cover the whole...

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The facts

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www.awe.co.uk

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AWE has played a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom for over 60 years.

AWE's work covers the entire lifecycle of nuclear warheads - from concept to disposal.

AWE employs approximately 5,000 staff (plus around 6,000 contractors).

AWE's headquarters are in Aldermaston, Berkshire.

AWE houses some of the world's most advanced experimental facilities.

AWE covers a number of technical areas which include our support to the UK's deterrent.

AWE has lots of employee benefits

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Work Placements & Graduate Opportunities

Our work placements and graduate opportunities are currently closed.

Videos (2)

Rachel, Inorganic Materials Chemist, Materials Science

Jig, Line Manager, Systems Engineering

Raising the Church Roof

29/04/2015 AWE has donated £250 to a local charity that is raising money for the renovation of the 900 year old St Peter’s Church in Ufton Nervet, which is to become a local Cultural Community Centre. St Peter’s Ufton Charitable Trust, was set up in 2002, when the much needed renovations of the Grade II listed church began. Prior to this St Peter’s church was in decay and had been redundant for many years. Michele Maidment, Secretary to the AWE community committee...