Level 6 NRS Apprenticeship - (Mechanical) Nuclear Engineering 2025 - Hinkley
Nuclear Restoration Services
Bridgwater (TA5 1YA)
Closes in 24 days (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 practically-focused role. You'll learn about the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment, environmental and regulatory requirements, relevant engineering theories and principles and more.
- Wage
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£20,764 a year
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We offer a starting salary of £20,764 with opportunities for pay increases as you advance in your apprenticeship.
- Training course
- Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Dependant on the site's working hours. These will be discussed with your line manager before starting.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 11 August 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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 experience working with our expert team in a real-world nuclear setting. You'll learn about the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment, environmental and regulatory requirements, relevant engineering theories and principles and much more.
- Work with Experts: Collaborate with seasoned engineers who will mentor and guide you through every step of the process.
- Tackle Real Challenges: Develop skills in troubleshooting and finding innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. Whether it’s assessing safety measures or contributing to environmental restoration projects, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact.
- Learn while you Earn: You will be following the Government approved Level 6 Nuclear Scientist Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Standard. You will be spending a portion of your time studying at the 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 scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
- Work competently in a technical nuclear environment, understand and promote personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Radiation Protection, Environmental Protection, Quality, Security, Safeguards and principles of Risk Management.
- Apply their science or engineering discipline knowledge to the development, operation, maintenance and progression of technologies used for Decommissioning (e.g. remote handling and robotics), Waste Management, Reprocessing, and Nuclear Power Generation.
- Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence, recognising inherent uncertainties and limitations.
- Apply design processes including materials selection that meet nuclear industry standards.
- Apply the standards for nuclear professional practice as required by the industry and professional body institutions.
Your training plan
You will be following the Government approved Level 6 Nuclear Scientist Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Standard. You will be spending a portion of your time studying at the 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:
- At least an additional 2 (grade 9-4)
- Engineering-related subject (grade 9-4)
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
A Level in:
- Additional subject (grade C or above)
- Maths (grade C or above)
- Science (grade C or above)
Other in:
- with a strong mathematical element (grade Pass)
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
- Organisation skills
- 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.
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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 Engineer. 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 VAC1000309468.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Friday 25 April 2025)
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