Dne - Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (Level 6) - Bristol, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

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- £22,220
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  • Administrative Officer
  • E1
    Contract type:
  • Apprenticeship
    Business area:
  • MOD
  • Defence Infrastructure Organisation
    Type of role:
  • Engineering
  • Health and Safety
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 13Contents
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  • Bristol AbbeywoodAbout the job

Job summary:

Do you want to be an integral part of maintaining national security now and in the future, whilst developing your skills and career within the Nuclear industry? Then this
Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (Level 6) Degree Apprenticeship programme could be the opportunity you are looking for


This is a genuinely exciting time to join the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as an apprentice if you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues.

You will get to work on a high profile and distinctive portfolio which is rarely out of the news and have a unique insight into the captivating world of nuclear.


You will require an eagerness to learn, an inquisitive mind with a logical approach to problem solving, be self-motivated and have the ability to learn from practical and theoretical studies.

The programme requires dedication from you to complete the 5-year apprenticeship scheme and acquire a level 6 degree qualification. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you


Job description:


The Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) is made up of several government and industry organisations which forms part of the Ministry of Defence that sustains the UK's nuclear deterrent.

This includes the organisations, programmes, and people within government and industry that help deliver the UK's nuclear capability.

There are OME apprentice opportunities in the following areas:


Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO):
The Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) oversees all defence nuclear business, excluding operations. This includes responsibility for all submarines (from procurement to disposal), nuclear warheads, skills, related infrastructure and day-to-day Nuclear policy.

DNO consists of the people, equipment and infrastructure required to successfully deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life.

Within DNO, the Warhead Directorate leads the UK nuclear warhead programme which provides a stockpile of reliable, safe and effective nuclear warheads to support the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent.


Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA):


The SDA is an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) that manages the procurement, in-service support and disposal of UK nuclear submarines, which are some of the most complex equipment in the world.

The SDA delivers capabilities to the Royal Navy that are essential to the Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD), which is the cornerstone of our national security.


The course


The Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Level 6 Professional Degree (BEng) Apprenticeship which focuses on the Safety pathway within the Engineering function.

On successful completion of the degree apprenticeship programme, permanent roles will be available across the DNE in a range of locations.

This programme is recognised and accredited by the Institute of Explosives Engineers (IExpE).

You will be registered as student members of the IExpE during your apprenticeship and on completion you will gain professional registration with IExpE.


Person specification:


As a Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) apprentice your role will be split between course work in support of your BEng Degree qualification, which is funded by the MOD, and on the job training as part of your professional development.

Working with experienced professionals from a high hazard engineering environment will enable you to develop the technical skills and behaviours required for your career.

As you develop, we will give you the opportunity to support projects being taken forward by our team of safety professionals, and we will organise several Defence Nuclear work-based job placements while completing your vocational qualifications in preparation for your permanent role within the DNE.

Off the job learning will occur on a block release basis.

This means that you'll spend approximately three and a half months each year at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in Swansea.

Typically, these learning blocks are 5 to 10 workings days and will begin in October 2023.

This programme is recognised and accredited by the Institute of Explosives Engineers (IExpE).

At the start of your apprenticeship, you will be registered as student members of the IExpE and on completion you will gain professional registration with IExpE.

On successful completion of the degree apprenticeship programme, permanent roles will be available across the DNE in a range of locations.


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