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 without having to cover the cost of tuition. You will develop core skills in the areas of science and engineering whilst undertaking wider practical elements of training.

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 technician (level 5)

Hours

You will be required to work typical office based hours at Sellafield Ltd, which is 08:10 to 16:20. However you may be requested to start earlier and work hours such as; 07:00 to 15:10 or 07:30 to 15:40.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

81

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
Our Nuclear Engineering / Scientist Degree Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to specialist in a variety of different areas, including; Civil Asset Management, Control Systems Construction, Engineering Design, Engineering & Maintenance, Operations, Quality Management, Scientific, Safety Case and Technical
Throughout the 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

Sellafield Site / Surrounding offices in West Cumbria

CA20 1PG

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

GENII ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Nuclear technician (level 5)

Equal to higher national diploma (HND)

Course contents

Work competently and safely 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.
Utilise mathematical, engineering and scientific tools to provide suitable solutions to nuclear applications.
Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence and presentation of findings under supervision.
Develop and write technical reports that meet business requirements including the optimisation and continuous improvement of processes and services.
Utilise Information Technology (IT) for performing and supporting the business processes including, communications, work co-ordination, task analysis and problem solving.
Promote and actively support the application of quality standards relevant to the workplace and organisation.
Demonstrate decision making ability commensurate with agreed levels of responsibility.

Your training plan

The Higher Apprentice Programme consists of;

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

You will undertake a 3-month induction programme based at our local off-site training facility at Lillyhall, Cumbria.

Work placements will be based on either the Sellafield site or one of our various satellite offices. Academic Learning will take place 1 day a week at our training providers off-site training facility. In addition, some pathways will undertake a Practical Engineering Operations at our local off-site training facility.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

A Level or equivalent in:

STEM Subjects (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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

To succeed on your chosen pathway, 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.

https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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.

Apprentices with potential to progress further, will be offered the opportunity to top up their apprenticeship and complete the following in their full-time position:

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

GBS Recruitment

recruitment@sellafieldcloud.co.uk

019467 81000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290977.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 16 February

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