Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship 2025
SELLAFIELD
Summary
A Health Physics Monitor provides radiological monitoring services at the workface within the nuclear industry to protect people, plant and the environment from the adverse effects of ionising radiation and contamination.
Annual wage. £19,207 a year
Increasing to £21,162 in year 2. Higher rate are applied to those aged 21 and over. Year 2 salary £25,472. You’ll have the opportunity to benefit from an annual bonus, linked to company performance of up to £4,000
Training course: Nuclear health physics monitor (level 2)
Hours This is a two year scheme. You will generally work normal office hours between 07:30-15:40 or 08:10-16:20, however at times may be required to work different shift patterns including 12 hours working (day and night shifts) as well as weekend working.
Possible start date Monday 8th September
Positions 20
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 use specialist instruments to carry out radiological protection monitoring by taking: radiation dose rates and contamination levels
Interpret these measurements in order to provide protection advice to facility operators
Work with numbers to complete mental calculations
This role is critical to ensuring safe operations in nuclear facilities and requires a high level of attention to detail, quality and accuracy in recording and interpreting measurements
You will need to have the right attitude to health and safety, quality and following instructions.
Where you’ll work
Sellafield Site / Surrounding offices in west Cumbria CA20 1PG
College or training organisation
GENII ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Nuclear Health Physics Monitor (Level 2)
Equal to GCSE
You will obtain the following qualifications:
Level 2 ST0290 Certificate in Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship
Level 2 Certificate in Health Physics Monitoring in the Nuclear Industry (Theory)
Award in Nuclear Industry Awareness
ISOH Working Safely
Requirements?
GCSE or equivalent in:
English Language grade 4)
Mathematics, (grade 4)
Science or Engineering (grade 4)
Lert the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Other requirements
Minimum age 18 by 8th September in-line with health and safety requirements of our nuclear site. You will need to wear PPE for a significant proportion of your day. Frequent wearing of respiratory protective equipment. Comfortable with working at heights, in small spaces and in nuclear facilities with alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation.
About this company
Sellafield 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 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 VAC1000290876.
Closing date 16th February 2025.
