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Operations Degree Apprentice Review

at Sellafield Ltd

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Cumbria

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

4/5
Role is frontline operations and involves networking, technical writing, reporting and attending meetings

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
Enjoyable work and made to feel part of the team without being put under too much pressure

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
Lots of networking skills and nuclear specific knowledge

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5
College/university isn’t great, lack of lecturers and certainty on programme

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
Employer is great, supportive and provides lots of resources

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

2/5
They teach us at college but that is about it

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

1/5
Engineering degree isn’t very relevant for operations support. Haven’t used any knowledge from college yet

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5
Lots of extra curricular, degree apprentice council, STEM, sprint engineering, fundraising, networks

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Sellafield Ltd to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Inclusive employer and career opportunities in the local area

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sellafield Ltd?

Talk about what you do besides your job experience, what makes you, you. The company isn’t just looking for the highest grades
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