Graduate Process Design Engineer Review
at Sellafield Ltd
Graduate Scheme
Chemical Engineering, Engineering
Risley, Cheshire
Review Submitted: August 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Sellafield Ltd?
My experience at Sellafield Ltd has been overwhelmingly positive. I have had a lot of support throughout the graduate scheme, as well as opportunities to learn many different aspects of chemical & design engineering in the nuclear industry while also being able to give back to the community through volunteering and being a STEM ambassador.
The work being done as a graduate is always changing and is highly engaging.
The work being done as a graduate is always changing and is highly engaging.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
For my role specifically (process design engineering graduate), there are 4 rotations of 6 months, which vary from graduate to graduate.
I spent my first role in a team where we performed different kinds of modelling. My second role was in a team solving real ongoing engineering problems with creative solutions and my third role was on-site preparing different kinds of process or engineering operations. I spent my fourth and last role in the plant facing design office, coming up with design solutions to emerging plant issues.
My placements and the work performed in them were all very different though they have all had very interesting and engaging tasks, which is what I enjoyed the most about my role.
I spent my first role in a team where we performed different kinds of modelling. My second role was in a team solving real ongoing engineering problems with creative solutions and my third role was on-site preparing different kinds of process or engineering operations. I spent my fourth and last role in the plant facing design office, coming up with design solutions to emerging plant issues.
My placements and the work performed in them were all very different though they have all had very interesting and engaging tasks, which is what I enjoyed the most about my role.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate Sellafield Ltd initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Sellafield Ltd CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Sellafield Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Sellafield Ltd to a friend for how supportive the company is regarding Early Careers, the opportunities and experiences provided to learn, and how engaging the work is.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Sellafield Ltd?
Give thought to the specific role you are applying to (in engineering for example: what kind? Design? Engineering & Maintenance?), and make sure you are enthusiastic about it.
