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Design Engineering Industrial Placement 2025

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Sellafield Ltd

Sep 13

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on Jul 09
    Placement Program
  • Engineering
  • £25K
  • Risley Warrington

Requirements

  • For our Design Engineering programmes we are looking for students currently enrolled in an extended degree/sandwich degree or taking a break from their studies in the following disciplines:
  • Chemical / Process Engineering
  • Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, General Engineering
  • If that’s you and you’re working towards achieving a 2:2 classification or above, then hit apply now.
  • Civil or Structural Engineering (Masters level required and minimum of a 2:1 classification.)
  • Mechanical Engineering (Masters level required and minimum of a 2:1 classification.)
  • Please note: Working at Sellafield Ltd requires you to achieve both security and medical clearance throughout the on-boarding process.

Responsibilities

  • Do you want to be part of designing some of the most unique and challenging engineering work in the nuclear industry? Are you looking for a placement programme that puts you at the forefront of engineering excellence?
  • Our nuclear heritage and mission to create a sustainable future provides unparalleled potential for our design engineers. There is no instruction manual for our mission. As a design engineer at Sellafield Ltd, you will part of a team that gets to create it.
  • From unexpected, on-plant situations requiring design support and advice, plant modifications on legacy facilities and infrastructure, to large multi-million pound new build projects, Design Engineering at Sellafield Ltd provides a great range of experience for graduates to get involved with.
  • Design Engineers at Sellafield Ltd face some of the most unique and challenging work in the nuclear industry, and our design engineering capability enables us to accelerate high hazard nuclear waste reduction in a safe, secure, environmentally responsible, cost effective and pragmatic manner. The individual work scope varies dependent on your discipline area; you will be expected to demonstrate your technical ability and engineering knowledge through the production of design deliverables. Alongside this, Design Engineers are also expected to exhibit the correct behavioural attributes, have a questioning attitude and a good understanding of the project lifecycles from concept design through to operation and decommissioning.
  • Over the course of 12 months, design placement students gain experience in a variety of aspects of engineering. You will be given real work and be responsible for ensuring delivery to the correct quality and timescales. You’ll get the chance to learn from industry experts, tackling challenges and finding solutions through innovation, and in doing so, reducing high hazards, making a meaningful difference to the environment. You can make a direct impact in the UK’s sustainable nuclear future.

Application Process

  • Applications for our placement programmes will close on 27th October 2024.
  • You will be issued an assessment to complete, the date you receive this will depend on when you apply. You will be given a deadline to complete this by and will find out the result of your assessment mid-November.
  • Video interviews will take place from 11th November to 1st December 2024.
  • *Please note, if you are unable to attend an assessment during these months you may be unable to complete our application process.
  • Expected start date: 10th July 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 this post, including assessment or interview invitations and any other type of correspondence relating to your application.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Design Engineering Industrial Placement?

The placement lasts for 12 months.

Who is eligible to apply for this Industrial Placement?

Current students undertaking extended degrees or those on gap years seeking valuable industry experience are eligible to apply.

What opportunities are available after completing the Industrial Placement?

On successful completion of the placement, you may be offered a place on our Graduate scheme the year you graduate.

What kind of responsibilities will I have as an Industrial Placement student?

Placement students will be entrusted with significant responsibilities, actively contributing to both current challenges and the future mission of Sellafield Ltd.

Will I receive support and guidance during my placement?

Yes, you will have access to a dedicated student development team that will guide you through the placement and offer continuous professional development opportunities.

Are there performance reviews during the placement?

Yes, a comprehensive performance review will be conducted at the conclusion of your placement to assess your potential.

How does the placement align with my university studies?

You will develop objectives that complement your university studies while gaining real work experience in the nuclear industry.

Does the program consider specific university placement requirements?

Yes, our support networks are well-informed of specific placement requirements from universities and will take these into account when defining your scope of work and crafting your objectives.

What is the mission of Sellafield Ltd?

Sellafield Ltd's mission is to create a clean and safe environment for future generations while delivering on national safety, security, and energy needs.

What kind of background does Sellafield Ltd provide?

Sellafield Ltd operates, develops, and decommissions the Sellafield site, focusing on environmental restoration and managing all forms of nuclear waste safely.

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Sellafield Ltd

We are creating a clean and safe environment for future generations.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are harnessing our expertise; bringing together world-class skills and innovative technology to solve complex nuclear, infrastructure, and engineering challenges. In creating a clean and safe environment for future generations, we are delivering value to our people, communities, and industry.

Culture & Values

  • Our manifesto

    Co-created with employees from across our organisation, our manifesto sets out the organisation that we want to be. The behaviours we want to see. And the clear purpose that we are all working towards. We are creating a clean and safe environment for future generations. Our manifesto also reminds us that we are all nuclear professionals. Regardless of our role or location, we are all here to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

Benefits

  • Annual Bonus

    On top your annual salary, you’ll have the opportunity to benefit from an annual bonus, linked to company performance, of up to £4000*

  • Relocation Support

    If you’re relocating here from than 30 miles away, we’ll support you with a relocation allowance and give you plenty of information on the best areas to live and how to find a place too.

  • Annual Leave

    We aim to strike a good work/life balance by offering 30 days annual leave with statutory public holidays on top. There is also the ability to purchase an additional 2.5 days leave on top.

  • Pension Provisions

    We offer an attractive defined contribution pension scheme – the company will match up to 13.5% for a 7% employee contribution!

  • Support Networks

    All of our employees can benefit from our 18 support networks, including the Nuclear Autism Support Network, oneLGBTQ+ Network and Gender Balance Networks, to name a few.

  • Other benefits

    Other benefits include paid sick leave scheme, cycle to work scheme, family friendly policies, welfare & employee assistance programme, employee savings & discounts, plus many others.

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