At Sellafield Ltd, we are harnessing our expertise; bringing together world-class skills and innovative technology to solve complex nuclear, infrastructure, and engineering challenges. By joining Sellafield Ltd, you join an amazing team of people, from all walks of life, where you can thrive in a connected, considerate culture of innovation, collaboration, and community; and play a significant part in the UK's sustainable nuclear future. The challenges we face are amongst the most complex anywhere in the world. We are using advanced technologies to shape, create and advance the world’s nuclear decommissioning knowledge and capability. That’s why our work is driven by people with a passion for problem-solving and innovation.
We are seeking a SOC Engineering Team Lead to take responsibility for the development, lifecycle management, and optimisation of SOC engineering services and tooling, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs. This is a newly established role within Sellafield Ltd’s Cyber Security profession, created to strengthen the technical foundation of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC). This role is pivotal in ensuring that SOC platforms and supporting technologies are secure, scalable, and aligned with operational and strategic needs. You will be responsible for the lifecycle management, optimisation, and continuous improvement of SOC engineering services, enabling effective threat detection and incident response across a complex hybrid environment. As a new function, the role faces the challenge of building foundational capabilities from the ground up -establishing robust engineering practices, integrating advanced security tooling, and embedding automation and performance monitoring across SOC services. It must also navigate the complexities of working across ICT, cyber operations, and supplier ecosystems to ensure seamless delivery and compliance with frameworks such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). The Team Lead will be instrumental in shaping long-term SOC capability roadmaps, managing a multi-disciplinary team, and driving innovation in log source onboarding, detection enablement, and automation. Balancing technical leadership with strategic alignment, the role must deliver high-performing, cost-effective solutions while fostering collaboration across internal and external stakeholders. Operating within a regulated environment, it must also ensure that engineering decisions support compliance, resilience, and continuous improvement in cyber defence. Support the Head of Cyber Security...
The Nuclear Engineering degree apprenticeship is a four-year degree apprenticeship that gives you the chance to study towards a Nuclear Engineering degree while gaining real work experience in one of several exciting areas. You will learn common elements of engineering such as the application of Maths and Science to engineering design and the fundamentals of computer aided engineering including 3D modelling. Engineering design apprentices will gain specialist technical knowledge in one of the following chosen pathways: Civil & Structural Engineering Design Control, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Design Mechanical Engineering Design
The Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship includes degree-level maths as part of your studies, so you’ll need to be comfortable with numbers. To apply, you’ll need at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths or a Grade C at A Level. If you’re already studying an engineering qualification at A Level or Level 3 or above, you’ll likely have a good understanding of engineering maths, which will really help you succeed. If you enjoy problem-solving and want to apply maths to real-world engineering challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. For Risley/Warrington apprentices: Year 1: Full-time academic/engineering studies at our local training providers. Years 2–5: Office based, with work placements at Hinton House, Warrington, and day-release academic studies at our local training providers. As a degree apprentice, you’ll be learning on the job while also studying towards your qualification. This means managing your time effectively is really important. You’ll need to stay organised, keep on top of your college work, and meet deadlines while gaining hands-on experience in the workplace. Being able to prioritise tasks and plan ahead will help you succeed and make the most of this opportunity. During your apprenticeship, you’ll develop essential skills to work safely and effectively in a nuclear environment, including: Engineering Mathematics Technical Analysis Troubleshooting Health & Safety Awareness Risk Assessment Communication Skills Time Management In addition, you’ll achieve nationally recognised qualifications in: Level 5 ST0380 Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship Level 5 Foundation Degree/ Higher...
The Nuclear Engineering degree apprenticeship is a four-year degree apprenticeship that gives you the chance to study towards a Nuclear Engineering degree while gaining real work experience in one of several exciting areas. You can choose to work in civil asset management, commissioning, design engineering, engineering & maintenance, control systems, or operations. Each area offers hands-on learning where you’ll apply your knowledge to real projects that keep the site running safely and efficiently. By the end of the program, you’ll have both a degree and practical experience that sets you up for a successful career in the nuclear industry. To read more about each of the areas you could work with, refer to our degree apprenticeship pages: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/degree-apprenticeships/
The Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship includes degree-level maths as part of your studies, so you’ll need to be comfortable with numbers. To apply, you’ll need at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths or a Grade C at A Level. If you’re already studying an engineering qualification at A Level or Level 3 or above, you’ll likely have a good understanding of engineering maths, which will really help you succeed. If you enjoy problem-solving and want to apply maths to real-world engineering challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a degree apprentice, you’ll be learning on the job while also studying towards your qualification. This means managing your time effectively is really important. You’ll need to stay organised, keep on top of your college work, and meet deadlines while gaining hands-on experience in the workplace. Being able to prioritise tasks and plan ahead will help you succeed and make the most of this opportunity. During your apprenticeship, you’ll develop essential skills to work safely and effectively in a nuclear environment, including: Engineering Mathematics Technical Analysis Troubleshooting Health & Safety Awareness Risk Communication Skills Time Management In addition, you’ll achieve nationally recognised qualifications in: Level 5 ST0380 Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship Level 5 Foundation Degree/ Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering 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) over a further...
Our Engineering & Maintenance Apprenticeship is a Level 3, 48-month programme where you’ll be selected for either Electrical, Mechanical, Welding, Pipefitter, or Metal Fabricator—while gaining hands-on experience and technical qualifications. This is a four-year program where you’ll spend time with our local training provider and complete placements on the Sellafield Site. During your training, you’ll learn a range of hands-on engineering skills across electrical, mechanical, welding, metal fabrication, or pipefitting. You’ll also work towards a Level 3 Technical Certificate, which includes engineering maths equivalent to AS Level. On-site, you’ll join maintenance teams working on plant in active areas, and while most work is during the day, you may need to support shift patterns, including weekends or unsociable hours during training. To succeed, you’ll need to be motivated and able to manage your time, work independently, and collaborate in a diverse team. The role is physically demanding and requires strong manual dexterity—handling tools and components with precision and care. You’ll follow strict safety standards while troubleshooting, assembling, and maintaining systems. Throughout the apprenticeship, your progress will be assessed against national standards, and you’ll build an evidence portfolio. In the final six months, you’ll complete an End Point Assessment to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and behaviours you’ve gained.
This apprenticeship is a great choice if you enjoy practical, hands-on work and want to learn real engineering skills while earning. It’s a four-year program that mixes on-the-job training with college study, so you’ll need to be organised and ready to balance both. You’ll also be expected to wear the full range of personal protective equipment (PPE) for work in active areas—this can include full PVC suits, gloves, and respirators—and sometimes work in confined spaces or at height. If you’re looking for a career where safety, precision, and learning go hand in hand, this could be perfect for you. You’ll need to be flexible and prepared for a physically active role. Good attention to detail and manual dexterity are essential because you’ll be handling tools and components with accuracy and care. If you’re motivated, willing to learn, and enjoy working as part of a team in a safety-focused environment, this apprenticeship could be the start of an exciting future in engineering. During your apprenticeship, you’ll develop essential skills to work safely and effectively in a nuclear environment, including: Plant Maintenance Manufacturing Products Fault Diagnosis & Repair Use of Tools & Machinery Troubleshooting Engineering Maths Health & Safety Awareness PPE Usage Working at Height & Confined Spaces Manual Dexterity Time Management Teamwork & Communication In addition, you’ll achieve nationally recognised qualifications in those relevant to your chosen pathway: Level 3 ST1443: Engineering Maintenance Technician – Dual discipline (Pathway:...
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