Home / separatorLaunch your career with one of England’s leading apprenticeship employers Launch your career with one of England’s leading apprenticeship employers by Ross gardner ApprenticesEarly Careers We’ve been recognised as one of the UK’s best apprenticeship employers as we prepare to welcome our next generation of apprentices and degree apprentices. A career with us can open the door to nationally recognised training, real-world experience and opportunities to develop skills that make a difference. This year, we were named the second highest-ranked apprenticeship employer in England in the HIGHERiN Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026 rankings. The annual rankings are supported by the Department for Education and recognise employers that demonstrate outstanding commitment to apprenticeships, apprentice development and positive learner outcomes. The achievement also highlights our continued investment in early careers, helping hundreds of people each year gain qualifications, build professional experience and develop rewarding careers in sectors including engineering, digital, science, project management, business services and operations. The recognition adds to a growing list of achievements for Sellafield as an Apprenticeship employer. Earlier this year, we were also ranked 49th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding environment where people can develop and thrive. As one of the UK’s largest apprenticeship employers, we offer a wide range of opportunities, from traditional apprenticeships through to degree apprenticeships. These pathways are designed to help people learn while earning, gain valuable hands-on experience and develop the skills needed for the future. The strength of our apprenticeship programmes is best reflected in the experiences of the people taking part in them. Current apprentice Tegan, who is completing a Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship, said: “My time as an apprentice has been amazing, having so much support from my colleagues and the apprenticeship team has enabled me to develop my confidence, knowledge and skills within my job role. I have succeeded in my exams and achieved things I never imagined I could! The opportunities I have had throughout my apprenticeship have been great, one being able to represent the company in London – having the opportunity to do this surprised me as it was something I’d never imagined I’d have the chance to do. This experience made me feel proud of myself and the journey I have been on during my apprenticeship at Sellafield. I am now looking forward to the next steps within my career and am excited to see what my future holds within the company!” Welcoming our 2026 intake Right now, we’re welcoming our 2026 intake of apprentices and degree apprentices as they begin their journey with us. As they learn, grow and develop new skills, they’ll play an important role in shaping the future while building rewarding careers of their own. Michelle Lambon-Wilks, Head of Education, Skills and Social Mobility said: “I’m incredibly excited about welcoming our next generation of apprentices in September. Apprenticeships offer such an important route into meaningful and rewarding careers, giving people the opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain real experience and continue learning while contributing to work that really matters. Whether through a vocational or degree apprenticeship, there are so many opportunities to build confidence, develop your potential and take the first steps towards a fantastic career. To anyone considering their next step, I’d really encourage you to explore an apprenticeship and apply. We’re looking forward to welcoming the next generation of talent and seeing the energy, ambition, and fresh perspectives they will bring. And it makes me incredibly proud that our commitment to apprenticeships has been recognised with 2nd place in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers. Its fantastic recognition of the people, partnerships and programmes that make our apprenticeships such a success – and an achievement we can all be proud of.” Looking ahead to our 2027 apprentice recruitment campaign Applications for our 2027 apprenticeship programme will open on 4th January 2027 and close on 14th February 2027. We encourage anyone interested in joining us to visit our apprenticeship pages for more information on available opportunities, entry requirements and key scheme details that you may need to consider. Whether you’re leaving school, considering a career change or looking for an alternative route into higher education and professional development, an apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship with us could be your next step. Register your interest Want to stay up to date with our apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship opportunities? We’ll be sharing regular updates, application tips and useful information throughout the recruitment campaign with those who register their interest using the link below. Register your interest Register your interest Explore our apprenticeship programmes in more detail here. Explore our degree apprenticeship programmes in more detail here.
