Sellafield Ltd has welcomed 325 new apprentices and graduates as they embark on a career at the UK’s largest and most complex nuclear site.
The new starters will take on a whole range of disciplines including operations, project management, design engineering and firefighting.
Cumbrian-based apprentices will carry out their training with Gen2 and the University of Cumbria, and Warrington-based trainees will work with Wigan and Leigh College, alongside hundreds of existing apprentices.
This is supported by 100 new graduates joining the existing cohort who will be focused on developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours to flourish in the nuclear industry.
Sellafield Ltd’s chief executive, Euan Hutton, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that we have recruited our largest intake ever this year.
“We have a responsibility to ensure that the Sellafield site continues to drive its 100-year clean-up work safely and securely, using innovative techniques employed by our skilled workforce and supply chain partners.
“To carry out this nationally important work requires carefully managed, world first engineering projects, and the development of our people. The education of future workers is crucial to our success.”
Michelle Lambon-Wilks, head of education and skills, said: “Sellafield undertakes the unique work of cleaning up the country’s highest nuclear risks and hazards while safeguarding spent nuclear fuel, materials, and waste.
“Achieving our purpose of creating a clean and safe environment for future generations will rely on us having a fully engaged workforce that includes the right people, in the right roles, at the right time.
“This year, we have continued our commitment to training the next generation of nuclear experts through our apprenticeships, graduate, and lifelong learning programmes.
“Our investment in skills and providing meaningful employment means that we are actively engaged at all levels of education and training – currently we have over 1,000 learners on our various schemes.”
