What is the Sellafield Ltd apprenticeship application process?

Sellafield Ltd's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Application form, then Online assessment, then Colour vision assessment, then Assessment centre, then Conditional offer.

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Last checked 2026-10-09 against Sellafield Ltd's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Sellafield Ltd. How we check

At a glance

Graduate Programmegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
Apprenticeship scheme for school leaversapprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages
Industrial and Summer Placement Programmesplacement
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published

How Sellafield Ltd recruits

Not stated; apprenticeships begin in early September each year. 5 stages, from Sellafield Ltd's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Sellafield Ltd names them.

Application form
Application form
Online application on the Sellafield careers site with questions on education, experience and strengths.
“APPLICATION FORM Apply for Apprenticeships at Sellafield, Cumbria, or Risley, Warrington through our careers site. Submit your application after answering questions about your education, experience, and strengths.”
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Online assessment
Online tests
Online assessment of values, strengths and decision-making, sent by email with a deadline. It replaces the old aptitude test.
“ONLINE ASSESSMENT If eligible, you'll complete an online assessment to evaluate your values, strengths, and decision-making. You'll receive a link via email with a deadline for completion. This step replaces the previous 'aptitude test.'”
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Colour vision assessment
Other stage
Possible Ishihara colour vision test, with an optician check if needed, for roles requiring standard colour vision.
“COLOUR VISION ASSESSMENT You may need to complete an Ishihara Colour Vision Test.”
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Assessment centre
Assessment centre
In-person assessment centre with group and individual exercises.
“ASSESSMENT CENTRE If successful in assessments, you'll attend an in-person assessment centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your strengths through a mix of group and individual exercises.”
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Conditional offer
Offer
Conditional offer of the best-fit scheme, to accept within 7 days, then security, medical and qualification checks.
“CONDITIONAL OFFER After a successful interview, you'll be offered the most suitable scheme based on your performance. You'll receive a conditional offer pack from the Recruitment team. Read and accept your offer within 7 days.”
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Visa sponsorship

Graduate Programme
Two-year graduate programme based in West Cumbria or Warrington, combining role variety and professional development in nuclear engineering.
Apprenticeship scheme for school leavers
Sellafield's own recruitment page does not state nationality, residency, security clearance or visa sponsorship rules for apprentices.
“We will provide equality and fairness for all our employees and not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.”
Industrial and Summer Placement Programmes
Industrial (12-month) and summer (10-week) placement programmes in West Cumbria or Warrington locations.

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What is the Sellafield Ltd apprenticeship application process?: Sellafield Ltd's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Application form, then Online assessment, then Colour vision assessment, then Assessment centre, then Conditional offer.

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