Nuclear Operator Review
at Sellafield Ltd
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Blackwood Rd, Lillyhall, Workington CA14 4JW, UK
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Working in hazardous areas working on ROV’s in a nuclear storage pond
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Programme is very manageable alongside doing my work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I feel like I’ve developed many skills during my apprenticeship
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
This is the first year doing the new style of the apprenticeship and there has been a couple of hiccups
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Sellafield LTD is very supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive lots of support from my training provider, it can be a little difficult getting in contact with them sometimes
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that the qualification is very relevant to my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, a couple of sport teams outside of work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Sellafield Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive workplace
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sellafield Ltd?
Research what sellafield did and what they are currently doing, back up your points with experience
