Level 2 NRS Apprenticeship - Nuclear Operative 2025 - Hinkley

Nuclear Restoration Services

Bridgwater (TA5 1YA)

Closes on Friday 25 April 2025

Posted on 13 March 2025

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Summary

NRS are offering the exciting opportunity for on-site learning in this hands-on specialist role. You will be learning to operate standard, purpose built and specially designed equipment that has a direct impact on our decommissioning work. We are looking for enthusiastic local talent to develop the nuclear industry of tomorrow.

• Wage: £16,205 a year

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  We offer a starting salary of £16,205 with opportunities for pay increases as you advance in your apprenticeship.

• Training course: Nuclear operative (level 2)
• Hours: Dependant on the site's working hours. These will be discussed with your line manager before starting.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Possible start date:

  Monday 11 August

• Duration:

  2 years

• Positions available:

  6

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

• Learn the Ropes: Get hands-on experience working with our expert team in a real-world nuclear setting. You'll learn about the operation of plant systems and equipment and how to operate safely, securely and sustainably
• Work with Experts: Collaborate with seasoned operatives who will mentor and guide you through every step of the process
• Be Hands On: You will be trained to use technical instruments and specifically designed equipment that has direct impact on our decommissioning work. It may involve dismantling and decontaminating plant, as well as retrievals of radioactive waste
• Learn while you Earn: You will be following the Government approved Level 2 Nuclear Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will be spending a portion of your time studying at Bridgwater & Taunton College in Cannington, Somerset. You can also expect on the job training at your allocated NRS site and the kind of practical experience you can’t get in a college-based environment

Where you’ll work

Hinkley Point A Power Station
Bridgwater
TA5 1YA

Training

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

College or training organisation

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Nuclear operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

You will be following the Government approved Level 2 Nuclear Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will be spending a portion of your time studying at Bridgwater & Taunton College in Cannington, Somerset. You can also expect on the job training at your allocated NRS site and the kind of practical experience you can’t get in a college-based environment. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• Maths (grade 3)
• Science (grade 3)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Passion for science and safety

Other requirements

You will be required to live within commuting distance of the site. You need to be aged 18 or over on the 4th of August 2025. You will be required to achieve security clearance and hold the right to work in the UK.

About this company

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Government’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Nuclear Restoration Services is a world leader in its field, responsible for safely decommissioning the first generation of nuclear reactors and research sites across the UK and restoring the sites for all our futures. We are delivery focused, transformative, innovative, growing and working hard to future-proof the organisation by investing in our workforce, assets, communities, sites and surrounding landscapes to ensure we leave a sustainable nuclear legacy. NRS is at the forefront of the decommissioning industry, using the latest technology to safely retrieve, treat and package the UK’s nuclear legacy waste. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, preventing harm to our people, sites and the environment. We also strive to be a supportive and inclusive workplace, where protecting the mental health and wellbeing of our workforce is every bit as important as maintaining a strong safety record.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days annual leave (plus public holidays and option to buy and sell leave once a year), automatic membership to our company pension scheme, a percentage of our company bonus scheme after year 1, 24/7 wellbeing services and early careers support.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Following this apprenticeship you will be a qualified Nuclear Operative. There will be potential to continue your career growth both academically and industrially.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

apprentices@energus.co.uk

01900605665

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309486.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 25 April 2025

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