Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Apprentice

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Salisbury (SP4 0JQ)

Closes in 24 days (Sunday 12 April 2026)

Posted on 17 March 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship is a role within the Civil Service. To see full details of the apprenticeship click on ‘apply’ to go to the Civil Service Jobs website.

Wage

£26,640 a year

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Training course
Ordnance munitions explosives technician (level 4)
Hours
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37 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 May 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

This apprenticeship is a role within the Civil Service. To see full details of the apprenticeship click on ‘apply’ to go to the Civil Service Jobs website.

Where you'll work

DSTL Porton Down
Salisbury
SP4 0JQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

To be confirmed

Training course

Ordnance munitions explosives technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Prepare and supervise an OME workplace, in line with organisational procedures selecting appropriate equipment and resources and return it to a serviceable condition having recorded and taken appropriate action to address any faults.
  • Apply correct H&S and explosives regulations to task and confirm hazard and risk against agreed criteria.
  • Conduct inspection and testing, using visual and sampling techniques, and record outcomes in line with organisational or legislative requirements.
  • Make safe, quarantine, and/or prepare OME for disposal.
  • Maintain accurate record keeping and identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations.
  • Use a range of techniques to coach, mentor and communicate within their area of OME responsibility.
  • Handle and use OME correctly in accordance with the relevant procedures, guidance and legislation.
  • Identify and implement appropriate OME procedures in the workplace to meet stakeholder requirements.
  • Confirm the type, quality and quantity of OME relevant to the activity in the workplace.
  • Implement and maintain housekeeping standards such as cleanliness and waste disposal using best practice protocols.
  • Plan and prioritise their own and the team’s workload in response to developing events within the workplace.
  • Prepare Ordnance Munitions and Explosives for specified tasks, taking suitable precautions to prevent damage to equipment and facilities.
  • Apply the principles of OME to achieve the required explosive effect for a specific ordnance munition or explosive application.
  • Undertake inventory activities such as audits, recording outcomes in line with organisational requirements.
  • Use a range of techniques to supervise OME activities, within their area of responsibility.
  • Prepare and supervise an OME workplace, in line with organisational procedures selecting appropriate equipment and resources and return it to a serviceable condition having recorded and taken appropriate action to address any faults.
  • Apply correct H&S and explosives regulations to task and confirm hazard and risk against agreed criteria.
  • Conduct inspection and testing, using visual and sampling techniques, and record outcomes in line with organisational or legislative requirements.
  • Make safe, quarantine, and/or prepare OME for disposal.
  • Maintain accurate record keeping and identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations.
  • Use a range of techniques to coach, mentor and communicate within their area of OME responsibility.
  • Handle and use OME correctly in accordance with the relevant procedures, guidance and legislation.
  • Identify and implement appropriate OME procedures in the workplace to meet stakeholder requirements.
  • Confirm the type, quality and quantity of OME relevant to the activity in the workplace.
  • Implement and maintain housekeeping standards such as cleanliness and waste disposal using best practice protocols.
  • Plan and prioritise their own and the team’s workload in response to developing events within the workplace.
  • Prepare Ordnance Munitions and Explosives for specified tasks, taking suitable precautions to prevent damage to equipment and facilities.
  • Apply the principles of OME to achieve the required explosive effect for a specific ordnance munition or explosive application.
  • Undertake inventory activities such as audits, recording outcomes in line with organisational requirements.
  • Use a range of techniques to supervise OME activities, within their area of responsibility.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C)

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Skills

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About this employer

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After this apprenticeship

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021613.

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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 12 April 2026)

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