Summary
This role will be at the work face, working at the very forefront of decommissioning with hands on, specialist and varied opportunities. You will be learning to operate standard, purpose built and specially designed equipment that has a direct impact on our decommissioning work.
Wage
£16,205 a year
We offer a starting salary of £16,205 with opportunities for pay increases as you advance in your apprenticeship.
Training course
Nuclear operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Thursday 7:25am- 5:00pm
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 11 August 2025
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Learn the Ropes: Get hands-on experience working with our expert team in a real-world nuclear setting. You'll learn about the operation of plant systems and equipment and how to operate safely, securely and sustainably.
Work with Experts: Collaborate with seasoned operatives who will mentor and guide you through every step of the process.
Be Hands On: You will be trained to use technical instruments and specifically designed equipment that has direct impact on our decommissioning work. It may involve dismantling and decontaminating plants, as well as retrievals of radioactive waste.
Learn while you Earn: You will be following the Government approved Level 2 Nuclear Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will be spending a portion of your time studying at Bridgwater & Taunton College in Cannington, Somerset. You can also expect on the job training at your allocated NRS site and the kind of practical experience you can’t get in a college based environment.
Where you’ll work
Hinkley Point A Power Station
Bridgwater
TA5 1YA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Nuclear operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 3)
* Maths (grade 3)
* Science (grade 3)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Passionate
Other requirements
Are you aged 18 or over (on the 4th August 2025)? All NRS employees must be security cleared prior to employment. In some cases, your course provider may not be close to your site, therefore travel and residential costs will be funded by NRS when you are at college. You need to live within commuting distance to the site where the role is based.