Work Experience

Sellafield Ltd offers a 1-week work experience programme designed to help you explore early career opportunities as you plan your next steps.

Held at our West Cumbria sites and Hinton House in Warrington, the programme mirrors our varied career paths and is open to students aged 14–18 (Years 10–13).

You’ll gain insight into life at Sellafield Ltd, meet our employees, including those starting their careers, and discover the opportunities available.

We value diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive environment for all. As a Level 3 Disability Confident Employer, we provide assistance during the application process—simply declare a disability or contact us for support.

Application Process

  • APPLICATION FORM

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    Applications for work experience, in both locations will be made directly through this site, when live you will find them on the search and apply page. You’ll be asked to answer questions relating to your education, hobbies and interests, and why you are interested in a work experience opportunity.

  • APPLICATION REVIEW

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    For our West Cumbria opportunities, we will review your application and aim to provide you with feedback by Friday 20th December 2024.

  • WORK EXPERIENCE OFFERS

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    If you are successful in securing a work experience placement, we will send you confirmation of this including scheme information, placement location and planned start date.

  • NEXT STEPS

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    We will contact you to share further information on your placement. This will include what to expect from your week with us, your hosts information, building arrangements, dress code, local transport and your safeguarding contact. We will also contact your education provider to let them know you have been offered a placement with us.