Safety & Regulatory Affairs Apprentice

Have you ever wondered who keeps nuclear projects safe, legal and on track?

Behind every successful nuclear system, product or operation is a team making sure it meets the highest safety & regulatory standards. That’s where you come in!

We’re looking for curious, motivated individuals to join our Safety and Regulatory Affairs team on an exciting 4‑year apprenticeship programme, kickstarting your career in this area. If you always think ‘safety first’ this may be a great role for you!

You’ll gain a Level 3 Engineering qualification providing basic Engineering skills, as well as real-world experience and tailored in‑house training to help you grow into a future specialist in Safety & Regulatory Affairs.

This apprenticeship opportunity is offered at our Warrington and Manchester sites and due to the nature of apprentices, you will need to live a commutable distance from either site.

• Study towards a Level 3 Engineering qualification
• Learn how safety rules and regulations shape real life projects
• Support experts who manage safety, compliance and standards
• Help review technical documents and safety assessments
• Build practical skills (although the end goal of this apprenticeship is not a practical role)
• Develop into a confident safety and regulatory professional

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 to 4 (A
  * to
  
  C), including Maths, English Language, and one Science or Engineering subject.
• At least 96 UCAS points from A‑Level/T‑Level, preferably in STEM subjects (Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics), but not mandatory.
• Other Level 3 STEM or Vocational qualifications may be accepted.
• Commutable distance from Warrington or Manchester office
• You must not have a similar qualification at a higher level

Safety and regulatory affairs professionals are in high demand – and this apprenticeship puts you on the inside track from day one! You’ll gain real life experience, working on a very exciting project and earn while you learn.

• Starting salary £20,706
• An attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holiday) with ability to buy additional days.
• BUPA personal health cover.
• £250 one‑off cash allowance on joining to spend on your home‑office set‑up.

All successful candidates will be subject to relevant security checks.

You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation.

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector‑jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check