Warrington Work Experience Opportunities for Learners in Year 11
Sellafield LtdExpected closing date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Gain real-world engineering design experience at Sellafield Ltd.
- Opportunity for learners in Years 11-13 interested in engineering, design, maths, or problem-solving.
- Placements take place between February and October 2027 in Warrington.
- Application deadline is Thursday 31st December 2026.
About the Role
Discover more than a career. Discover your future.
This Engineering Design Work Experience Programme offers the chance to explore how engineering solves complex environmental and operational challenges. You will gain insight into the work of professional engineers and designers and see how innovative thinking delivers nationally important outcomes.
This programme is ideal for learners considering apprenticeships, college, university, or simply exploring options, and will help you understand where a career in Design Engineering could lead.
What You Will Gain
By taking part, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Experience a professional workplace environment
- Develop communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Build confidence and workplace awareness
- Enhance future apprenticeship, college, university and job applications
- Gain valuable content for your CV and personal statement
- Meet and learn from industry professionals
- Explore careers you may never have considered before
- Better understand the skills employers are looking for
Who Can Apply?
Applications are welcomed from learners in Years 11-13 who are enthusiastic, curious and keen to learn. We are not looking for perfect grades.
We want to hear from learners who are interested in exploring careers, developing their skills and making the most of the opportunity.
Key Information
- Deadline to apply: Thursday 31st December 2026
- Outcomes communicated during: Week commencing 22nd January 2027
- Placements in Warrington will take place between: February and October 2027
If you are successful, you will be contacted with further information regarding your placement, including what to expect, host details, building arrangements, dress code, local transport, and your Safeguarding contact. Your education provider will also be notified.