Looking for a placement where you’ll really feel valued? At Sellafield Ltd, you’ll be a part of one of the UK’s most significant missions – safely managing the nation’s nuclear legacy and building a cleaner, safer future. With decades of projects ahead, this is your chance to gain experience at a company where purpose and development go hand in hand.
Our Summer Placement programme is comprised of 10 weeks of development. You’ll work on projects that might be a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading engineers. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive dedicated support throughout your placement, and by the end you could be rewarded with a conditional offer on our graduate programme for the year you graduate. You can start to build professional networks and pave your own path to success. You’ll gain real experience, working on live projects alongside industry experts. We don’t just look to build your technical skills, we’ll help you develop those personal and professional skills that can make you stand out from the crowd. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who truly want to see you succeed. A placement with us means contributing to work that truly matters for the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. We’re looking for students to join our Engineering & Maintenance profession in 2026. To read more about them, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ On track to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree...
Our Summer Placement programme is comprised of 10 weeks of development. You’ll work on projects that might be a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading scientists. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive dedicated support throughout your placement, and by the end you could be rewarded with a conditional offer on our graduate programme for the year you graduate. You can start to build professional networks and pave your own path to success. Science & Maths students will join our Technical profession. You’ll gain real experience, working on live projects alongside industry experts. We don’t just look to build your technical skills, we’ll help you develop those personal and professional skills that can make you stand out from the crowd. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who truly want to see you succeed. A placement with us means contributing to work that truly matters for the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about Technical, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ On track to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in a science or...
The Sellafield site is one of the most iconic nuclear sites in the world and the birthplace of the UK’s nuclear industry. We have supported national defence, generated electricity for nearly half a century, and the environment now sits at the heart of our purpose. With 100 years of work ahead of us, we are yet again at the forefront of developing innovative solutions, through setting international standards in high hazard nuclear waste management. The work is diverse, no problem is ever the same, and every project offers a wide variety of technical challenges. At Sellafield, we are dealing with uncertainties, challenging technical problems, whilst operating within a complex and highly regulated environment. Come join and contribute to Sellafield’s exciting new era in leading the way in creating a clean and safe environment for future generations.
We are seeking talented Physicists looking to develop a specialist career within our Radiometric Systems Group Characterisation team. The team provide specialist nuclear physics support across a range of radiometric Characterisation projects and to Nuclear Material Assay operations across site. Characterisation projects utilise portable specialist assay equipment that can be deployed in-situ to allow delivery of complex radiological characterisation services. NMA systems provide accurate measurement and quantification of radioactive materials and utilise a wide range of radiometric physics techniques. We invest heavily in our people and offer a variety of training and career pathways to truly develop our staff and support them to become true experts in their field. We are working on the biggest decommissioning site in Europe, meaning that the scope and variety of work is truly incredible. We’re looking for a variety of backgrounds and experience to support us with our Mission. Whether you have a PhD in a subject area with a nuclear bias, or possibly have developed an interest in modelling or general characterisation work following a BSc/MSc in Physics, Chemistry or Maths… whichever route you have come from, we’d love to hear from you! To give you a flavour of typical tasks you would be trained in and expected to undertake within the role: Analyse complex data sets using commercially available software tools and self-developed mathematical models/spreadsheets. Technical report writing. Communicate technical work scope verbally in a confident and authoritative manner to a range of stakeholders at all levels. Development...
Are you ready to start your career somewhere that you can make an impact from the very start of your career? At Sellafield Ltd, we’re not just offering you a job – we’re offering you the chance to be a part of one of the UK’s most significant missions. Sellafield is the only site in the country that can safely manage all forms of nuclear waste, with our teams finding new ways to ensure it is kept safe until a permanent disposal facility is ready. We are also guardians of the UK’s largest stockpile of nuclear materials. In the past, we have been responsible for breakthroughs such as the world’s first full-scale commercial nuclear power station, and today we are helping to keep lights on across the UK by safely receiving and storing spent nuclear fuel from the UK’s fleet of power stations.
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading scientists. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. Science & Maths graduates will join our Technical profession. To read more about Technical, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Physics based subjects A willingness to relocate to West Cumbria Curiosity, ambition,...
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading engineers. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about our Design Engineering profession, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering based subjects A minimum of a 2:1 Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and a minimum of 2:1 Batchelors degree...
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading environmental scientists. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about our Environmental profession, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in an Environmental based subject. Chemistry and other science based degrees will also be considered A willingness to relocate to West Cumbria Curiosity,...
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading safety professionals. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about our Radiological Protection & Safety area, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in a STEM subject. Physics & Chemistry degrees are preferred but are not mandatory A willingness to relocate to West Cumbria...
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading nuclear operations professionals. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about our Operations profession, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree, preferably in a STEM or Logistics, Operations based subject but these are not mandatory A willingness to relocate to West Cumbria Curiosity,...
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading engineers. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. We’re looking for graduates to join our Engineering & Maintenance, Commissioning, and Construction professions in 2026. To read more about each of these areas, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering based...
Our Summer Placement programme is comprised of 10 weeks of development. You’ll work on projects that might be a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading engineers. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive dedicated support throughout your placement, and by the end you could be rewarded with a conditional offer on our graduate programme for the year you graduate. You can start to build professional networks and pave your own path to success. You’ll gain real experience, working on live projects alongside industry experts. We don’t just look to build your technical skills, we’ll help you develop those personal and professional skills that can make you stand out from the crowd. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who truly want to see you succeed. A placement with us means contributing to work that truly matters for the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about our Design Engineering profession, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ On track to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors or Masters degree in a Civil Engineering based subject Curious,...
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