Degree Apprenticeships

Our 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.

Application Process

We want your time with us to be great for Sellafield Ltd and great for you. That’s why we’ve made our application process so in-depth. It’s designed to help you shine.

  • APPLICATION FORM

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    Apply for Apprenticeships at Sellafield, Cumbria, or Risley, Warrington through our careers site. Submit your application after answering questions about your education, experience, and strengths. Research your top 3 scheme preferences before applying.

  • ONLINE ASSESSMENT

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    If eligible, you’ll complete an online assessment to evaluate your values, strengths, and decision-making. You’ll receive a link via email with a deadline for completion. This step replaces the previous ‘aptitude test.’

  • COLOUR VISION ASSESSMENT

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    You may need to complete an Ishihara Colour Vision Test. If further checks are needed, you’ll be asked to get a professional test at an optician and send the results. This ensures suitability for roles requiring standard colour vision.

  • STRENGTH-BASED INTERVIEW

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    If successful in assessments, you’ll attend a face-to-face, strength-based interview with two Sellafield representatives. Interviews will be held at a local venue and provide an opportunity to showcase your fit for the role.

  • CONDITIONAL OFFER

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    After a successful interview, you’ll be offered the most suitable scheme based on your performance. You’ll receive a conditional offer pack from the Recruitment team. Read and accept your offer within 7 days.

  • PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS

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    Your conditional offer depends on completing pre-employment checks, including security, medical clearance, and verifying qualifications. All employees must meet these requirements.

  • CONFIRMATION OF OFFER & START DATE

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    Once pre-employment checks are complete, you’ll receive your confirmed start date. All Sellafield Apprenticeships begin in early September as part of a cohort-based programme.

Lewis
Engineering Design Apprentice

“As a design engineering degree apprentice, I get to help deliver real projects. The best part of my apprenticeship experience so far has been to see my design work manufactured, installed, and used on the plant at Sellafield. It is a really rewarding feeling. Getting to study while also working alongside industry-leading, and at times world-leading, experts to deliver complex engineering solutions means that I feel valued, respected, and included.”

Lewis

Rachel
Control Systems Degree Apprentice

“Research led me to control systems as a career that appeals to my interests in problem solving and computing. Every week is different, there are so many opportunities to branch out learning into different areas and get involved with exciting projects. Some of the skills I’ve learnt have surprised me, such as communicating effectively at different levels of the organisation”

Rachel

Your Reward

Aside from working for a leader in the apprentice training field, you will also be rewarded with a salary, holiday allowances and bonus scheme.

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    Annual Salary & Bonus

    Our degree apprentices receive a competitive salary that increases incrementally each year.

    • Year 1 –  £23,917
    • Year 2 – £26,583
    • Year 3 – £29,158
    • Year 4 – £31,795 (if applicable)

    You’ll could also benefit from an annual bonus, linked to company performance, of up to £4000 per year.

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    Holiday Entitlement

    You will receive an annual leave entitlement of 30 days based upon a full time working basis. Many areas of the company are shut between Christmas and New Year, and you may therefore be required to use up to 4 days annual leave to cover this period.

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    Relocation Support

    If you’re relocating here from more than 30 miles away to join us, we’ll support you with a relocation allowance of £1,400 (£175 for the first 8 weeks) – we’ll also give you plenty of information on the best areas to live and how to find a place too. *Subject to meeting our relocation terms.

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FAQs

  • Sellafield Ltd Degree Apprenticeships require at least a minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4 (Grade C) in Mathematics, English Language & one Science, or Engineering subject, or Equivalent. Plus a minimum of 96 UCAS points at A-LEVEL/T Level. Schemes can also require additional entry requirements/qualifications. Please refer to the scheme pages for more information.

  • As part of your application form, you will be able to select up to three schemes / pathways of interest you would like to be considered for. Please ensure you review the scheme information on the following pages to ensure you are well aligned to the choices you make.

  • Yes, there is no upper age limit when applying for an apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship at Sellafield Ltd.

  • No, all applications must be completed via the search & apply page.

    If you require any assistance when completing your application form, please contact recruitment@sellafieldcloud.co.uk / 019467 81000 (option 1)

  • On successful completion of your apprenticeship with Sellafield Ltd, we will look to move you into your permanent role, subject to business requirements.

  • The usual start date for Apprenticeship & Degree Apprenticeships at Sellafield Ltd is early September.

  • Cumbria applicants: You will be based at any of the Sellafield Ltd locations around West Cumbria / any associated training providers within the area.

    Warrington applicants: You will be based at Hinton House in Warrington or other associated workplaces / any associated training providers within the area.

  • Yes, we would welcome you to apply again in the following years campaign.

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