Application Process

Are you looking to work with the best? Our application process at Sellafield Ltd is designed to help you demonstrate your skills, experience, and knowledge. It’s important to be yourself during the process – if you share our vision and have an eagerness to learn, we’d love to hear from you!

So, please take the time to show us who you are and what you can bring to the team. The more effort you put in, the more likely it is that your application will be successful. Whatever path you decide to take, exploring our website will open up a world of possibilities for you.

The Sellafield Ltd graduate programme application window opens for our 2025 intake on 2nd September and will close on 27th October 2024.

Stage 1: Realistic Job Preview

We encourage you to complete our immersive, realistic preview into the life of a Graduate at Sellafield. This stage will allow you to better understand the activities and projects you may get involved in, and if you’re a good fit for Sellafield Ltd. You can do this by clicking here, or you will find a link to this on the job advert.

Stage 2: Application Form

Discover all of our opportunities via our search and apply page and take advantage of the great insights that can help you reach your career goals.
Make sure you fill out all the required fields and check your emails frequently for any updates or upcoming changes.
Top tip: Be clear on why you have chosen to apply for the graduate programme at Sellafield, and include all relevent information i.e. degree, grade and experience.

Stage 3: Online Assessment

If you meet the appropriate entry requirements, you will be asked to take an online Strength & Values assessment. This assessment has been designed to evaluate your skills and knowledge in topics related to safety, security and other important topics. By completing this assessment, you can gain an invaluable insight into your strengths and values as well as into the qualities which you can demonstrate throughout your career.
You will have 5 working days to complete this assessment in full. You will find out the results from of the assessment by the middle of November 2024.

Stage: 4: Video Interview

If successful in the assessment, you will be invited to attend a Strength-Based Video Interview.
Strength-Based interviews are a little different from traditional interviews. We want to learn about your strengths and the unique things that you are naturally good at. Be prepared to give us examples of how you managed different situations and display your skills in various scenarios. The dates for the interviews are fixed and will take place between Monday 11th November – Friday 29th November 2024.
Top Tip: Allow time before your video interview to prepare and make sure you are in a quiet area.

Stage 5: Assessment Centre

In our next stage, we will invite you to attend a face to face assessment centre, either in West Cumbria or Warrington, dependant on which pathway you have applied to. The dates for the assessment centres are fixed and will take place between Wednesday 22nd January – Thursday 30th January 2025.

You will experience a range of exciting exercises that will showcase your skills and talents to our team. Gain invaluable experience and make connections as you tackle a some paired and individual exercises, an interview and a technical presentation.

Top Tip: Make the most of this opportunity – network, demonstrate and impress! We look forward to seeing you there.

Stage 6: Conditional Offer

If you successfully complete your assessment centre, you could receive an exciting and rewarding conditional offer at Sellafield with a fantastic benefits package.

What’s more, you would become part of an organisation that is ready to meet the challenges of the future and look after the environment, all while making a lasting contribution to the local economy and communities.

Stage 7: Pre-employment Checks

We’re sure you understand the nature of our company, meaning we must comply with the relevent security procedures. Your conditional offer will be subject to you completing a medical check and receiving the appropriate security clearance. You must also provide evidence of your degree classification at this stage, if you have not already done so.

Stage 8: Confirmation of Start Date

Once you have successfully completed the Pre-Employment checks, we can then confirm your offer of employment with Sellafield. Your start date will be towards the end of September, as our Graduate Programme is cohort-based.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard and helping you start your career!

Induction Week

This induction week will be a great introduction into the company, giving you all the necessary information and skills you need for success.

Throughout the week you will receive training, take part in a community project, meet your graduate peers, as well as relevant senior management. This programme will give you the opportunity to get to know your new workplace, network with colleagues and make the most of your time as a graduate at Sellafield Ltd.