Production – Year in Industry

Why this role matters

Help turn complex plans into safe, secure and high-quality production. You’ll support the teams that manufacture and assemble mission-critical components, helping operations deliver safely, securely and in line with authorised processes.

At a glance

Entry requirement

At least a 2:2 in an Engineering or Science-based degree, with an interest in production, operations, planning, processes or leadership. 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 is a site and office-based operational role, mainly at Aldermaston with opportunities to visit Burghfield. Due to the nature of the work, working from home cannot be guaranteed.

Key dates

Applications close: 31 October 2026

Start date: 2 August 2027

Assessment Centre: 4 Nov 2026 (could be subject to change)

What you could work on

• Production operations: Learn how production facilities manufacture components and support assembly through authorised processes.

• Planning and delivery: Help plan operational schedules, understand risks and opportunities, and support programme delivery.

• Team coordination: Work with engineering, quality, environment, safety and health, and facility teams to enable safe operations.

• People and performance: Gain insight into workforce capability, visual management, leadership and the development of operations staff.

Why being onsite will support your development

This is a site and office-based operational placement, mainly at Aldermaston with opportunities to visit Burghfield. Due to the nature and security of the work, we cannot guarantee working from home. Being onsite gives you direct access to production specialists and operational facilities. You will receive relevant training before working in facilities involving nuclear or explosive materials.

The key skills we’re looking for

• Planning: Organise tasks, understand priorities and help keep delivery on track.

• Safety and responsibility: Follow authorised processes and work safely, securely and reliably.

• Communication: Build positive relationships and coordinate with different technical and operational teams.

• Leadership potential: Motivate others, support performance and show a willingness to learn and take ownership.

Where this placement could take you

You’ll gain experience in production planning, operational delivery, safety, stakeholder management and leadership. This can prepare you for careers such as Process Specialist or Delivery Manager, with routes into senior delivery, technical or leadership roles and 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 during November or December 2026.

4. Pre-assessment support: You’ll receive practical guidance through a webinar.

5. Offer and clearance:  Successful candidates move into offer and security-clearance stages before joining on 2 August 2027.