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Urenco Maintenance and Operations Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Based in Capenhurst.

No published policyMaintenance and Operations Apprenticeship Programme at Capenhurst, with Level 3 qualifications

Unconfirmed. Urenco publishes no sponsorship policy for its maintenance and operations apprenticeship programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Urenco publishes no salary and takes no published position on visa sponsorship, which matters at a nuclear licensed site.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
TTE will provide an update on the application process for their next intake in the autumn of 2026.
Confidence
high

Urenco Maintenance and Operations Apprenticeship Programme: at a glance

Urenco's Maintenance and Operations Apprenticeship Programme at its Capenhurst site takes apprentices into its Process Operations and Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance teams. Apprentices work towards a Level 3 Science Industry Maintenance Technician qualification and a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, spending most of the first two years training at TTE (Training Tomorrow's Engineers) and years three and four based at Urenco. Applications are made through TTE; Urenco says 2026 applications are closed and TTE will give an update on its next intake in autumn 2026. Source

Duration
Four yearsSource
Start date
September“Offers are issued through TTE in June, with successful apprentices joining Urenco in September.”Source
Who can apply
GCSE English and Maths (grades above 4, or C equivalent)Source
Locations
CapenhurstSource
Recruitment stages
  1. Application through TTE
  2. TTE initial assessment
  3. In-person assessment centre
“Successful candidates will then be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre, typically held during the May half term.”Source
“Applications for our Engineering Apprenticeships are managed in partnership with TTE.”
Urenco, from its own careers pages
The catch: You apply through TTE and cannot name Urenco as your employer on the form, so the company suggests saying why you want Urenco in the 'Why TTE?' or hobbies section. Shortlists are passed to Urenco, assessment centres are usually in the May half term and offers are issued in June.
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What Urenco publishes about this programme

Checked against Urenco's own careers pages on 2026-09-23. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Urenco sponsor visas for its maintenance and operations apprenticeship programme?

Unconfirmed. Urenco publishes no sponsorship policy for its maintenance and operations apprenticeship programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Urenco enriches uranium at Capenhurst in Cheshire and has around 55 apprentices enrolled on its Maintenance and Operations programme. The engineering intake covers Process Operations and Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance, runs four years and is fully funded, leading to a Level 3 Science Industry Maintenance Technician qualification and a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. The first two years are spent mostly at TTE, Training Tomorrow's Engineers, with site visits, and years three and four are based at Urenco. Entry is GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or C and above. Further apprenticeships run in health and safety, procurement, finance and chemistry services as the business needs them. Urenco publishes no salary and takes no published position on visa sponsorship, which matters at a nuclear licensed site.

What is the Urenco maintenance and operations apprenticeship programme?

Urenco's Maintenance and Operations Apprenticeship Programme at its Capenhurst site takes apprentices into its Process Operations and Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance teams. Apprentices work towards a Level 3 Science Industry Maintenance Technician qualification and a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, spending most of the first two years training at TTE (Training Tomorrow's Engineers) and years three and four based at Urenco. Applications are made through TTE; Urenco says 2026 applications are closed and TTE will give an update on its next intake in autumn 2026.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Urenco?

You apply through TTE and cannot name Urenco as your employer on the form, so the company suggests saying why you want Urenco in the 'Why TTE?' or hobbies section. Shortlists are passed to Urenco, assessment centres are usually in the May half term and offers are issued in June.

When do applications open for the Urenco maintenance and operations apprenticeship programme?

TTE will provide an update on the application process for their next intake in the autumn of 2026.. Checked on 2026-09-23 against Urenco's own site.

How long is the Urenco maintenance and operations apprenticeship programme?

Four years, according to Urenco's own careers information.

When does the Urenco maintenance and operations apprenticeship programme start?

September, according to Urenco's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Urenco maintenance and operations apprenticeship programme?

GCSE English and Maths (grades above 4, or C equivalent), according to Urenco's own careers information.

Where is the Urenco maintenance and operations apprenticeship programme based?

Capenhurst, according to Urenco's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Urenco maintenance and operations apprenticeship programme?

Application through TTE, TTE initial assessment, In-person assessment centre, according to Urenco's own careers information.

How should I confirm Urenco's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Urenco's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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