Electrical, Control and Instrumentation

Our 4-year Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Craftsperson Apprenticeship Sellafield offers a unique opportunity to start your engineering career in one of the UK's most specialist and safety‑critical environments. You'll play a vital part in maintaining the technology that helps detect and monitor radioactive contamination on one of the most complex nuclear sites in the world. Overview of the programme and role to follow. About the programme This apprenticeship places you right at the heart of our Radiological Protection Instrument Services team at Sellafield, a highly specialist group responsible for maintaining the vital instruments that monitor radioactive contamination across the site. With over 2,000 instruments in use, many in active or hazardous areas, we even build our own test rigs to make sure everything operates exactly as it should. From your first weeks, you'll be working with a wide range of equipment including Personnel Contamination Monitors, Gamma and Air Activity Monitors, and the portable devices used by Health Physics teams. Some days you'll carry out repairs onsite. Other times, you'll be based in the workshop, stripping equipment down to the component level for detailed diagnostics and calibration. Along the way, you will develop practical skills in electronics and fault finding, while building a strong understanding of how radiation is detected and measured. You will also be trained to handle radioactive materials, which allows for highly accurate calibration using real alpha, beta and gamma sources. It is a fascinating place to learn and a meaningful way to support safety on one of the UK's most complex nuclear sites. Your education/training As part of your apprenticeship, you'll study for the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) Apprenticeship Standard through Lakes College West Cumbria. This will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills you need to succeed as an EC&I Craftsperson in a nuclear environment. Future prospects By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be ready to take on roles such as EC&I Craftsperson – a vital position in maintaining the safety of nuclear operations at Sellafield. Requirements Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths, English and Science. Security Clearance: Must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Upon programme completion, you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £35,000. Benefits Fully funded qualification. Personal development training and opportunities. Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays. Competitive pension scheme. Employee share scheme. Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal. From there, your development doesn't stop – through the Babcock Role Framework you have a clear view of career pathways, development opportunities, and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go. Career Development Your career development: It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real‑world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career. You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding. Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face‑to‑face sessions presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond. #J-18808-Ljbffr