We believe that reward goes beyond salary. It’s about competitive pay, yes, but also the development, wellbeing, and sense of belonging we offer every team member.

We have a remarkable track record of developing people, supporting them towards professional qualifications, and helping them build successful long-term career paths. This is a place where you can enhance your skills and expand your opportunities.

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  • A competitive salary with full disclosure of the salary range included in the vacancy notice (because we know how unhelpful it is to just say ‘competitive’).

  • Annual leave that helps you achieve a work/life balance that works for you. In real terms that looks like 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy another 2.5 days per year or carry over 10 days of annual leave to the following financial year.

  • A generous pension where the more you pay into the scheme, the more we pay into it. Your minimum contribution, if you join the scheme, will be 3% and ours is 8%. At the other end of the scale, if you choose to pay 7% or more, we’ll then pay in 13.5%. For more information visit www.cnpp.org.uk.

  • An annual bonus of up to £4,000 if you join us in a band 5 role. The bonus scheme for employees in bands 3 and 4 is based on a combination of personal and company targets. The maximum bonus for band 4 employees is 10% of their salary, and 15% for band 3 employees. Details of which band a role sits in is included in our vacancies.
    *We reserve the right to review or withdraw the bonus schemes at any time.

  • This includes maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave, as well as flexible working and career breaks.

  • Available if you are unable to attend work due to unavoidable sickness and absence.

  • This includes a helpline, web service, access to coaching, a mental wellbeing app, and expert advisors. You’ll also access to health services through the Digicare+ Workplace App, including a free annual health check, mental health consultations, a digital GP service, second medical opinions, and more.

  • This gives you a cost-effective way to purchase cycling equipment.

  • Also known as SASRA, this offers discounted day trips and weekend breaks, local business discounts, and a lottery style draw with a top prize of £10,000. For more information, visit www.sasra.co.uk

  • A chance to give back through our charity giving scheme that enables you to donate direct you’re your pay to any UK registered charity.

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Sellafield Ltd Graduate pay and benefits

As a graduate, you’ll join us on a 24-month fixed term contract with a starting salary of £42,248, rising to £43,198 in your second year. On successful completion of the programme, you’ll join us on a permanent basis (subject to a suitable vacancy).

As well as the benefits outlined above, you’ll also get:

Support towards your chartership from day 1, with a dedicated chartership mentor. Your placements will be designed to help you achieve chartership in the first five years of your career.

A relocation allowance of £1,400 if you’re relocating from more than 30 miles away.

A helping hand as you get to know West Cumbria or Warrington, including information on different areas to live and how to find accommodation.

An interest free loan of £2,000 which you’ll pay back through your monthly salary.

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Sellafield Ltd Apprentice pay and benefits

As an apprentice, you’ll receive the same benefits as every other employee.

Your competitive salary will depend on which apprentice scheme you are on – find more details here. Regardless of which scheme you are on, you’ll be eligible to receive a pay increment after the first 12 months and each 12 months thereafter until your training is complete – all you have to do is meet the expected levels of conduct and academic achievement.

A relocation allowance of £1,400 is also available if you’re relocating from more than 30 miles away.

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