Quality & Inspection Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Be outstanding in your Sellafield

In nuclear engineering, quality ensures nuclear safety by making sure safety-critical items meet design standards. Working with the supply chain, we ensure equipment operates reliably, minimising failures, hazards, and personnel risks in radioactive environments.

This vital role involves collaborating with manufacturers, creating quality plans, overseeing manufacturing and inspections, and reviewing records to confirm compliance.

As an apprentice, you’ll join a supportive team in Warrington and across the UK, gaining industry-recognized qualifications in Weld Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing to build your career.

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  • To succeed in your chosen pathway, you should have a passion for STEM subjects and a desire for a career in the field.

    After completing a Level 5 Apprenticeship, you can progress to a Level 6 apprenticeship with a tailored degree. You’ll work on exciting projects, join a talented community, and help shape Sellafield Ltd’s future.

    Progress will be assessed via government standards, evidence folders, and a final independent review to demonstrate your capabilities.

  • 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.

    *Specific qualifications are subject to change and may be replaced with an equivalent.

  • Degree apprenticeships target A-Level students or equivalents. Entry requirements include:

    • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including Maths, English Language, and one Science or Engineering subject.
    • At least 96 UCAS points from A-Level/T-Level, preferably in STEM subjects (Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics), but not mandatory.
    • Other Level 3 STEM or Vocational qualifications may be accepted.
    • If lacking A-Level Maths or higher Engineering, you must have a Grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.
    • Functional Skills Level 2 is considered to be equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (C).

  • Candidates will be required to achieve appropriate security and medical clearances; these will be instigated on receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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