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Finance Graduate Review

at Sellafield Ltd

Graduate Scheme

Finance

Bigrigg

Review Submitted: September 2025

Overall Rating

3.7 /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!

4/5 - Overview of the Role
3.4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Sellafield Ltd?
Good, everyone was friendly and welcoming. However my area could have been more prepared for graduates.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I enjoy when I have bits of work to complete myself but then they benefit a wide range of people within the company.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
Sometimes I am given bits of work that feel like they are just to fill my time
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Pay is good. However could do with more benefits eg: discounts and gym membership
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
Prepares me for work environment, however company operates very differently to other companies so anywhere else will be very different
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
I've developed lots of new skills and improved lots of my existing skills within the different roles ive had within the company

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
Some line manager support has been a lot more than others. One line manager i only saw in person twice in the whole 6 months we were together.
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
Was 5/5 before I had to change my working hours and place of work to 30mins away
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Everyone is very friendly
How would you rate Sellafield Ltd initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
3/5
They talk about it alot, but you look around and there isn't much diversion apart from the new graduates.
How would you rate Sellafield Ltd CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
Not actually sure what they are

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Sellafield Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Pay well, big cohort of graduates
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
The recruitment process was alot more organised than the actual scheme
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Sellafield Ltd?
No, because I gave my brother tips and he didn't even get a job here, so they obviously weren't very good tips
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