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E&I Apprentice Review

at Sellafield Ltd

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Sellafield

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

2.8 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
In the training centres workshop developing my skills in multiple different areas of electrical engineering
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy this programme as it allows me to have hands on learning as well as classroom learning which is very valuable

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt the basics of electrical engineering and fault finding and instrumentation and have learnt how to wire up panels neatly

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It’s sort of organised as I didn’t have an instructor in the first and second year for a month so missed out on valuable workshop and learning time
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive ample support with reasonable adjustments towards problems I have
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I provide adequate support as I can ask the tutors for advice before the assignments due dates and they can provide information or advice on how to improve it
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It helps me as it allows me to understand more of the practical work that I am doing in the workshop
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No there is not any

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Sellafield Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a job for life and it provides a really good environment for learning
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sellafield Ltd?
Get your GCSEs passed and come in with a positive and productive attitude
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