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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Engineering
  • Cumbria (UK), Warrington (UK)

AI generated summary

  • You should be ready to join a diverse team for important work, engage in community events, and balance a rewarding career with a fulfilling life, whether relocating or local.
  • You will gain practical experience linked to a Graduate programme, with opportunities for role variety, job security, and personal and professional development in the nuclear industry.

Requirements

  • Joining Sellafield Ltd means getting to join an amazing team of people from all locations, backgrounds and walks of life to do vitally important work. You’ll be part of a connected, considerate culture of innovation and collaboration. Our placements students are part of our early careers community with regular socials, charity events and development opportunities. Whether you are relocating or are local to our locations, you’ll get the support you need to balance a rewarding career with a fulfilling life.

Responsibilities

  • Our placements are directly linked with our Graduate programme. Following a successful placement with us, you may be offered a position on our graduate programme when you complete your degree, securing a future career in the nuclear industry. In joining our Graduate programme, you’ll build on what you’ve already learnt getting a remarkable blend of role variety, job security, personal growth and professional development.

FAQs

What type of placements does Sellafield Ltd offer?

Sellafield Ltd offers unique placements in the nuclear sector that allow students to gain hands-on experience and contribute to important projects.

How will the placement benefit my career?

The placement provides an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real-life challenges in the nuclear industry, helping to build a foundation for your future career. Successful placement participants may also be offered a position in our Graduate programme upon completion of their degree.

Can I socialize with other placement students?

Yes, you will be part of our early careers community, which includes regular socials, charity events, and various development opportunities for networking and collaboration with peers.

Is there potential for full-time employment after the placement?

Yes, following a successful placement, you may be offered a position on our Graduate programme, securing a future career in the nuclear industry, subject to a suitable vacancy being available.

What kind of projects will I be working on during the placement?

You will be involved in projects that address Europe’s largest and most complex environmental restoration challenges in the nuclear sector, requiring innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.

Will I receive support during my placement?

Yes, Sellafield Ltd offers support to help you balance a rewarding career with a fulfilling life, whether you are relocating or local to our locations.

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.