Nuclear Engineering / Scientist Degree Apprenticeship 2025

Summary

Our Nuclear Engineering/Scientist Degree Apprenticeships offer the perfect balance of on-the-job training and experience whilst enabling you to also study for a degree. You will develop skills in the areas of science and engineering whilst undertaking practical elements of training on our exciting new build, commissioning/decommissioning programmes

Annual wage

£23,056 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Increasing to £25,637 in year 2 and £28,130 in year 3. You’ll have the opportunity to benefit from an annual bonus, linked to company performance, of up to £4000.

Training course

Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

You will be required to work typical office-based hours at Sellafield Ltd, which is Monday - Friday, 8.10am to 4.20pm. However, you may be requested to start earlier and work hours such as 7:00am to 15:10pm or 7:30am to 15:40pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

18

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You will follow a custom-made training scheme, you will develop core skills in the areas of science and engineering whilst undertaking wider practical elements of training on our exciting new build, commissioning/decommissioning programmes

You will follow one of our specialist pathways which include:

Engineering Design, Operational Research & Analytics, Safety Case, and System Engineering
Throughout your chosen scheme, you will get to work on exciting projects and deliver complex pieces of work whilst becoming an integral part of a community of enthusiastic, talented individuals, who will go on to shape the future of Sellafield Ltd
As an integral part of your apprenticeship your progress will be monitored and assessed against government standard requirements. You will compile an evidence folder, demonstrating your areas of learning with accredited certificates of completion for elements of your training
Within the last six months of your apprenticeship, you will undertake an assessment by an independently appointed organisation, where you will be expected to clearly demonstrate your capability to perform in your chosen career

Where you’ll work

Hinton House Birchwood Park Avenue

Risley

Warrington

Cheshire

WA3 6GR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WIGAN AND LEIGH 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

Year 1 - All apprentices will commence full time academic and engineering studies at one of our local training providers
Years 2-5 - All apprentices will be office based but will continue academic studies at one of our local training providers
Work placements will be based at Hinton House, Warrington

The Degree Apprentice Programme consists of 2 phases:

Level 5 ST0380 Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship
Level 5 Foundation Degree/ Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering or Science aligned to your chosen pathway

For candidates with the potential to progress further:

Level 6 ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Apprenticeship
Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BEng) or Science (BSc) aligned to your chosen pathway, over a further 2-year period.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Any subject x2 (grade 4)
English Language (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 4)
Science / Engineering subject (grade 4)

A Level or equivalent in:

STEM Subjects Preferred (grade 96 UCAS Points)

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
IT skills
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

Other requirements

To succeed on this degree apprenticeship, you should have a passion for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) based subject and a desire to pursue a career within the field.

About this company

Sellafield Ltd is a global centre for nuclear engineering management. We pioneered the harnessing of nuclear power to generate electricity for the country. Now the world is watching as we set international standards in high-hazard reduction. In short, we’re at the forefront of the industry.

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 successful completion of your apprenticeship, we will look to retain you in a professional full-time position at Sellafield Ltd

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

GBS Recruitment

recruitment@sellafieldcloud.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290976.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 16 February

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