Cumbria Work Experience

Would you like to experience first-hand how we are creating a clean and safe environment for future generations?

Our 1-week immersive Work Experience Programmes will give you an insight into some of our critical roles to do, just that. We have opportunities in;

Engineering Design: Monday 21st to Friday 25th July for learners in year 12 & 13 and Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August for learners in year 11.

Operational Technology: Monday 27th to Friday 31st October 2025 for learners in years 10,11,12 & 13.

ICT: Monday 27th to Friday 31st October 2025 for learners in year 12&13.

SABA: Monday 16th to Friday 20th June, Monday 7th to Friday 11th July, Monday 4th to Friday 8th August & Monday 27th to Friday 31st October 2025.

Who are we?

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:

We are looking for learners in year 11, 12 & 13 who are keen to gain experience of the Nuclear Industry. Whether you are looking for experience to support your decision in applying for one of our vocational apprenticeships, or to further your education and apply for a Degree Apprenticeship we are keen to hear from you.

What you’ll receive in return:

Our Work Experience programmes have been created to help you explore the eight essential skills; Speaking, Listening, Teamwork, Leadership, Aiming High, Creativity, Staying Positive and Problems Solving. Throughout your placement with us, we will help you develop these skills as you take part in project or task-based activities.

During your week you will be able to work with and learn from our Nuclear professionals who’s expertise help us to be successful in delivering our mission.

Key Information:

• Applications for our Work Experience Placements will close on Sunday 6th April 2025.
• We will review your application and aim to provide you with the outcome of your application by: Friday 25th April 2025.
• If you are successful in securing a Work Experience Placement, we will send you confirmation in writing of your Work Experience Placement, Location and Start date. Our placement opportunities run from July to October 2025.
• Sellafield has a proud vision of Diversity & Inclusion that aims to attract candidates into an inclusive and supportive workplace. We are honoured to be recognised as a Level 3 Disability Confident Employer. As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be able to declare a disability when completing our application form or have the option to contact us directly should you require any assistance completing our application process.
• You are advised to regularly check your emails (including any junk mail/spam folders) for correspondence related to you application for Work Experience at Sellafield Ltd.