Nuclear Engineering Graduate Programme: Build a Sustainable Future

Sellafield Ltd

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 45,000

Full time

46 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance
Pension scheme
30 days annual leave
Interest-free loan
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Job summary

Sellafield Ltd is recruiting graduates for our structured two-year Graduate Development Scheme in West Cumbria. You’ll gain real responsibility from day one, develop technical expertise, and work on projects that make a difference while pursuing chartership support.

The programme offers a starting salary of £44,027, rising to £45,010 in Year 2, relocation assistance up to £1,400, a 2,000 interest-free loan, 30 days leave plus holidays, and a DC pension with employer contributions.

Qualifications

  • Be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a minimum of a 2:1 in a relevant subject to the scheme you’re applying to.
  • Have a willingness to relocate to West Cumbria for the duration of the programme.
  • Have a commitment to working on or around the Sellafield site and supporting the delivery of our mission to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.
  • Have a genuine interest in building a career within the nuclear industry and developing your professional and technical expertise.
  • Have the ability to solve problems, think critically and approach challenges with curiosity and a willingness to learn.
  • Have the drive to take ownership of your own development and make the most of the opportunities available through the programme.
  • Have a proactive attitude, a willingness to try new things and the resilience to work through complex challenges.
  • Have a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety, security and professionalism.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.

Job description

Sellafield Ltd is recruiting graduates for our structured two-year Graduate Development Scheme in West Cumbria. You’ll gain real responsibility from day one, develop technical expertise, and work on projects that make a difference while pursuing chartership support.

The programme offers a starting salary of £44,027, rising to £45,010 in Year 2, relocation assistance up to £1,400, a 2,000 interest-free loan, 30 days leave plus holidays, and a DC pension with employer contributions.

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