Internal Vacancies

The starting salary for this position is £21,428 (Band 5B)

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact nnlearlycareers@uknnl.com.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

Job Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. 

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

NNL is not like any other business, and our apprenticeships are like no other. Our apprentices are our future, which is why we have a dedicated programme which supports you in your personal development whilst you complete your apprenticeship.

To join the NNL apprenticeship scheme you’ll already have a good academic background and should have attained or be on track to achieving 5 GCSE's 9-4 (A-C) including Maths, English & Science. You will also have a Level 3 qualification, such as A-levels, or completed an advanced apprenticeship in a STEM related subject. 

You must be 18 years or over by September 2025.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must:

• Not be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or another funded further education or higher education programme at the time you start your new apprenticeship.
• Only apply if the Nuclear Scientist & Engineer, Level 6 apprenticeship standard, is unrelated to any qualifications you already hold at the same or higher level. The apprenticeship you are applying for must be unrelated in subject and content from the qualification you already hold. 

You will have the right to work in the UK, have lived in the UK for at least 5 years and be able to achieve SC level security clearance.

We’re looking for people who can be part of our future. People who want to succeed and have the commitment and motivation to get there. People who ask questions and demand answers, who’ll be open to learning and work hard.

We’re looking for bright, enthusiastic achievers who’ll want to be part of our mission to grow the nuclear industry. 

Main Responsibilities

NNL is where your solutions solve real-world problems. As a Control, Electrical and Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Apprentice you will be a key member of the engineering design team. 

Your duties will involve: 

• Developing your skills through practical hands-on work in a wide range of Control, Electrical and Instrument design topics. 
• Learning how NNL’s operating facilities work, engaging with our people, and developing an understanding of the business.  
• Supporting with the delivery of CE&I engineering in a nuclear environment
• Support the development of First Of A Kind (FOAK) solutions, presenting opportunities for innovate thinking whilst relying on proven safety design principles and technologies
• Developing a broad understanding on a range of topics to respond to different types of work packages
• Developing your knowledge of the design lifecycle and how it supports the wider process of delivering safely into nuclear sites to the satisfaction of site license holders and regulators

Working within nuclear brings with it a highly regulated and complex environment brings along unique challenges as the potential consequences of poor engineering can have significant impact on people and the environment.

On this apprenticeship you will be following the Nuclear Science and Engineering, Level 6 standard. 

For the first year of your apprenticeship, you will spend your time at our college providers training facility.

To welcome you into the business, your programme will start with a tailored induction. This will give you an understanding of the business, the programme you will follow and what we’ll expect from you during your apprenticeship. Following your induction, you’ll be supported through your apprenticeship journey focusing on personal development. This covers a range of skills from time management to team working. We’ll learn about you together.

We even have a dedicated apprentice advisor who is there to ensure that you are settling into your apprenticeship at NNL, both in the workplace and at college.

As part of the selection process for the apprenticeship programme you should expect to complete a short online assessment. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre which will assess technical and behavioural competencies. The assessment centre for this role will be held in March 2025. 

If successful you will receive a conditional offer of employment, you will also be required to achieve the appropriate security and medical clearances. 

You will start your apprenticeship scheme in September 2025.