Level 6 NRS Apprenticeship - (Mechanical) Nuclear Engineering 2025 - Hinkley – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Are you passionate about science, safety, and making a real-world impact? Do you want to be part of a cutting-edge team that ensures safe and efficient nuclear operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for YOU to jumpstart your career in Engineering. *This apprenticeship will follow a Mechanical specialism.*

Wage

£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

Monday - Thursday, 07:25 - 17:00

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

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 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. 

Be Hands On: 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

Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer (integrated degree) Level 6.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Other in:

Maths or Science (grade Minimum 102 UCAS points)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Engineering (grade 4)
Science (grade 4)

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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Passionate

Other requirements

Are you aged 18 or over (on the 4th August 2025)? All NRS employees must be security cleared prior to employment. In some cases, your course provider may not be close to your site, therefore travel and residential costs will be funded by NRS when you are at college. You need to live within commuting distance to the site where the role is based.

About this company

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is responsible for safely decommissioning the first generation nuclear and research sites across the UK.

Company benefits

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

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

At NRS, your career can grow just as fast as you do. Many of our apprentices move into full-time roles after completing the programme! 

Work in the exciting world of Nuclear Decommissioning, where your contributions make a direct impact on public safety and environmental health. 

We provide comprehensive training and mentorship, helping you to grow into a skilled health physics professional. 

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