The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) plc is split into two sites, Aldermaston and Burghfield. The number of full-time equivalent staff employed at both sites in each of the last five years is shown in the following table. The figures are taken as at the end March in each year and are rounded to the nearest 10. Approximately 92 per cent. of these work at the Aldermaston site.
Manpower level 2004 3,510 2005 3,640 2006 4,040 2007 4,390 2008 (as at end February 2008) 4,620
In addition, some 2,000 staff are employed by contractors at the AWE sites.