Home / separatorStart a truly meaningful career: why our graduate scheme is the ultimate career launchpad Start a truly meaningful career: why our graduate scheme is the ultimate career launchpad by Ross gardner Early CareersGraduate The Sellafield Ltd graduate programme is a unique place to start your career. Based in either West Cumbria or Warrington, our graduates get a remarkable blend of role variety, personal growth, professional development and purposeful work. Joining our nuclear graduate scheme, means that you’ll have the opportunity to play a significant part in the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. In helping us to find solutions to Europe’s largest and most complex environmental restoration challenge, you’ll build the foundations for your future career. With Sellafield on your CV, you’ll be recognised the world over. Read on to find out some of key things the Sellafield graduate scheme can offer you. Work on engaging projects Tackle some of the most complex and groundbreaking projects in the UK’s nuclear sector. The Sellafield site is one of the largest construction sites in the country, offering you the chance to work on industry-first challenges that demand innovation and expertise. Work with industry experts Collaborate with industry-leading experts and tap into decades of knowledge. At Sellafield, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the field, eager to share their insights. Achieve your chartership Over the course of our two-year program, we’re committed to helping you earn chartered status. You’ll be supported by a mentor, line manager, and senior coordinator who will guide you, ensuring you gain valuable experience and meet the standards set by professional institutions. Receive a competitive salary Start your career with a competitive salary of £42,248. We reward performance with potential salary increments as you progress through the scheme. Work in a location that suits you Experience the best of both worlds with our locations. Work at Sellafield, nestled in the heart of West Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District, or in our Risley offices near Warrington, just 30 minutes from Liverpool and Manchester. Enjoy a blend of urban excitement and rural beauty. Be part of a vibrant graduate community Join a dynamic graduate network organised by a team of elected representatives. Engage in regular social events and connect with fellow graduates to balance work with play. Expand your horizons with exciting secondment opportunities Whether internal or external, these assignments allow you to acquire new skills and gain a broader perspective of the company and the nuclear industry. Participate in extra-curricular involvement Enhance your experience by participating in activities outside your regular role. Become a STEM ambassador, engage with local schools, or join the Graduate Council to help shape and improve the scheme while attracting new talent. Enjoy a comprehensive rewards package Our rewards and benefits package includes 30 days of holiday plus 8 paid bank holidays, and the chance to earn an annual bonus. We also offer relocation support to those moving from out the to join us, and very attraction pension provisions! Benefit from career growth beyond the scheme Many of our past graduates have advanced to significant roles with high levels of responsibility. Develop both technical and behavioural skills to propel your career forward. Euan Hutton, Sellafield CEO started his career as a graduate at Sellafield. Applications for our 2026 graduate intake are now open. Find out more about our programme here.
