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:...
At Sellafield Ltd, we’re not just working—we’re solving some of the biggest challenges in science, engineering, and the environment. And now, we’re inviting you to be part of it. Our range of 1-week immersive Work Experience Programmes gives you the chance to work with the teams delivering work for one of the UK’s most important sites and explore careers that are anything but ordinary.
We have opportunities in areas that you might not expect, as well as those you would, this year we are offering opportunities in: Environmental, Safety & Health Physics This programme is scheduled to take place 08/06/2026 & 13/07/2026 Operations & Safety Case This programme is scheduled to take place 08/06/2026 & 20/07/2026 Firefighter This programme is scheduled to take place 02/03/2026 & 15/06/2026 Operational Technology This programme is scheduled to take place 08/06/2026 & 13/07/2026 Data & Digital This programme is scheduled to take place 08/06/2026 Engineering & Maintenance This programme is scheduled to take place 02/03/2026, 23/03/2026, 18/05/2026, 08/06/2026, 15/06/2026, 29/06/2026, 06/07/2026 & 13/07/2026 Dive Team This programme is scheduled to take place 08/06/2026 & 11/05/2026 Engineering Design This programme is scheduled to take place 20/07/2026 & 27/07/2026 Nuclear Welding Inspection & Assurance This programme is scheduled to take place 18/05/2026, 08/06/2026, 15/06/2026, 29/06/2026, 06/07/2026, 13/07/2026, 03/08/2026, 18/08/2026 & 26/10/2026 Business Administration This programme is scheduled to take place 18/05/2026, 08/06/2026, 15/06/2026, 29/06/2026, 06/07/2026 & 13/07/2026 Legal This programme is scheduled to take place 08/06/2026 Sellafield Advanced Business Analytics This programme is scheduled to take place 08/06/2026, 29/06/2026 & 17/08/2026 Evolve This programme is scheduled to take place 08/06/2026, 15/06/2026, 29/06/2026, 06/07/2026 & 13/07/2026 We are delivering against national safety, security and energy needs. In operating, developing, and decommissioning the Sellafield site, we are also delivering the largest environmental restoration project in Europe. In short, we...
We have opportunities in areas that you might not expect, as well as those you would, this year we are offering opportunities in; Sellafield Advanced Business Analytics This programme is scheduled to take place 20/07/2026, 17/08/2026 & 26/10/2026 Engineering Design This programme is scheduled to take place 16/02/2026, 13/07/2026, 20/07/2026, 27/07/2026, 03/08/2026, 10/08/2026, 17/08/2026/ & 24/08/2026, 26/10/2026 We are delivering against national safety, security and energy needs. In operating, developing, and decommissioning the Sellafield site, we are also delivering the largest environmental restoration project in Europe. In short, we solve complex nuclear, engineering, and infrastructure challenges for the UK every single day. 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. 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. Our world-class engineers and nuclear professionals tackle these challenges with the same spirit of innovation that has always run through our organisation. All our activities are driven by a single purpose: to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. We are looking for learners in years 10 to 13, who...
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