Nuclear Decommissioning Apprentice

**Overview of Responsibilities**:
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

- A starting salary of £18,000 with significant yearly increases.
- Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% once you reach your third year.
- Dedicated support to help you to develop your career and experience.
- Encouragement & support to achieve your qualification.
- A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Dedicated Early Careers events & team building opportunities.
- Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
- Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
- Wide range of career development opportunities.
- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.

This role requires employees to **complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)**, including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

**The Role**

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As **_Nuclear Decommissioning Apprentice, _**you will play a pivotal role in the Waste Services division by assisting the Facility Supervisors in the maintenance of equipment and personal protective equipment to ensure safe operations to UKAEA and national standards, implementing safe and effective written and verbal instructions by the Facility Supervisors.

You will ensure careful handling, packaging and tracking of samples to internal and external collaborators, alongside completing paperwork for on-site and off-site transfer. This includes updating electronic records, inputting data into UKAEA radioactive inventory database comply with facility Safety Management Requirements as defined in the facilities Safety Cases.

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Complete national academic qualification as defined by the apprenticeship training standard: Nuclear operative / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
- Attend designated training provider, develop and attain a good knowledge of engineering skills.
- Represent the UKAEA Organisation and attend external outreach and careers events.
- Salary
£18,000 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
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- Programme
H3AT- Department
H3AT- Discipline
Engineering- Site Location
UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire- Type of Employment
Full-time**Qualifications**:
**Essential Requirements**
- 5 GCSES A*-C (9-4) including Maths and English.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate an interest and aptitude for chosen area of work.

**Additional Information**: