Level 6 NRS Apprenticeship - Nuclear Scientist (Nuclear Engineering) C&I 2026 - Oldbury

As a Control & Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice, you will:

Support the design, maintenance, calibration, and operation of control and instrumentation systems Learn how instrumentation, sensors, and control systems ensure nuclear plant safety and reliability Assist with fault diagnosis, testing, and performance monitoring of plant systems Collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams Apply control and instrumentation principles to real-world challenges in nuclear safety and restoration

Training:

This Government-approved Level 6 Nuclear Scientist – Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship provides in-depth technical and academic training in Control & Instrumentation engineering for the nuclear sector. The programme includes:

A portion of your time will be spent studying at Bridgwater and Taunton college Four days per week of practical, on-the-job training at the Oldbury nuclear site Mentoring from experienced Control & Instrumentation Professionals Training in real-world nuclear environments where safety is paramount

Training Outcome:

Future Career Path

Assistant Engineer System/Project Engineer Operations Engineer Site Engineer

Employer Description:
As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Government’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Nuclear Restoration Services is a world leader in its field, responsible for safely decommissioning the first generation of nuclear reactors and research sites across the UK and restoring the sites for all our futures. We are delivery focused, transformative, innovative, growing and working hard to future-proof the organisation by investing in our workforce, assets, communities, sites and surrounding landscapes to ensure we leave a sustainable nuclear legacy. NRS is at the forefront of the decommissioning industry, using the latest technology to safely retrieve, treat and package the UK’s nuclear legacy waste. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, preventing harm to our people, sites and the environment. We also strive to be a supportive and inclusive workplace, where protecting the mental health and wellbeing of our workforce is every bit as important as maintaining a strong safety record.

Working Hours :
37 hour working week – over 4 or 5 days depending on your site location, shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative