Craft Machinist Apprenticeship 2025
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Sellafield Site / Surrounding offices in West Cumbria, CA20 1PG
Summary
A Machinist Apprentice trains to become a highly skilled craftsperson in the nuclear industry. The role will include the operation of lathes and milling machines to produce items to specification.
Annual wage
£19,207 a year
Increasing to £21,162 in year 2, £25,472 in year 3 and £26,326 in year 4. Higher rates are applied to those aged 21 and over. You’ll have the opportunity to benefit from an annual bonus, linked to company performance, of up to £4000*
Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
You will be required to work typical site-based hours at Sellafield Ltd, which is 7.30am - 3.40pm. However you may be requested to start earlier and work shifts. Days TBC.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
You will be trained to:
Operate lathes and milling machines to produce items to specification
Manufacture items with threads, chamfers, radii, grooves and slots
As an integral part of your apprenticeship your progress will be monitored and assessed against the National Apprenticeship Standard requirements
You will compile an evidence folder, demonstrating your areas of learning with accredited certificates of completion for elements of your training
Within the last six months of your apprenticeship, you will undertake a knowledge, skills and behaviours assessment by an independently appointed organisation, where you will be expected to clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the apprenticeship
Where you’ll work
Sellafield Site / Surrounding offices in West Cumbria
CA20 1PG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
GENII ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Your training plan
1st Year - training is delivered at our local of-site training facility.
2nd, 3rd & 4th Years - Site placement in central workshops at Sellafield.
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development you will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
Level 3 ST0457 Engineering Technician - Machinist - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge)
Award for Nuclear Industry Awareness (ANIA) Level 2 Qualification
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
English Language (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 4)
Science or Engineering (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Other requirements
You may at times need to wear personal protective equipment, necessary for work in active areas (such as full PVC suiting, gloves and respirators) Candidates will be required to achieve appropriate security and medical clearances; these will be instigated on receiving a conditional offer of employment.
About this company
Sellafield Ltd is a global centre for nuclear engineering management. We pioneered the harnessing of nuclear power to generate electricity for the country. Now the world is watching as we set international standards in high-hazard reduction. In short, we’re at the forefront of the industry.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, we will look to retain you in a professional full time position at Sellafield Ltd.
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290911.
