NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) which aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
All of our current vacancies can be found on this page. You can also find more information at https://jobsearch.nnl.co.uk
Total internal jobs: 27
Operations Compliance Officer (OCO) incorporating Duly Authorised Person (DAP)
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary starting at £56,168
Closing Date: 2024-08-12
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Andrew Fairfield.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Senior Chemical Modeller
Category: Nuclear Operations
Salary: Salary starting at £67,035
Closing Date: 2024-08-11
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £67,035 - £72,704 (Grade 3B).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Mark Bankhead.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Technical Support Manager (Nuclear Material Control Section)
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary starting at £56,168
Closing Date: 2024-08-08
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Lisa Wilford.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Senior Research Technologist
Category: Waste Management & Decommissioning
Salary: Salary starting at £56,168
Closing Date: 2024-08-07
Location: Workington, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Allyson Harris.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Capability Manager – Characterisation and Effluent Rig Operations Team - Secondment
Category: Waste Management & Decommissioning
Salary: Salary starting at £67,035
Closing Date: 2024-08-18
Location: Workington, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £67,035 to £72,704 (Grade 3B).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Steven Thomson.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Research Scientist (FTC - 24 months)
Category: Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing
Salary: Salary starting at £43,902
Closing Date: 2024-08-18
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £43,902 to £47,995 (Grade 4C).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Neil Rutherford.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Irradiated Fuel Analyst
Category: Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing
Salary: Salary starting at £43,902
Closing Date: 2024-08-04
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £43,902 to £47,995 (Grade 4C).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Stephanie Campbell.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Irradiated Fuel Scientist
Category: Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing
Salary: Salary starting at £49,675
Closing Date: 2024-08-04
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £49,675 to £51,526 (Grade 4B).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Stephanie Campbell.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Technical Support Officer (Compliance and Facilities) - FTC 12 Months
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary starting at £43,902
Closing Date: 2024-08-05
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £43,902 to £47,995 (Grade 4C).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Candice Schwarzer.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Senior Criticality Consultant
Category: Nuclear Operations
Salary: Salary starting at £67,035
Closing Date: 2024-08-16
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £67,035 to £79,482 (Grade 3B).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Andy Nickson.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Radiation Shielding Consultant
Category: Nuclear Operations
Salary: Salary up to £61,405 dependent on experience
Closing Date: 2024-08-02
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Anton Murfin
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Job Description
The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) has a radiation shielding consultant vacancy for a growing capability within NNL. The successful candidate can expect to work on exciting and innovative projects to assist NNL and the wider UK in its missions; particularly in clean energy and net zero. We have invested in all major radiation transport codes such as MCBEND, RANKERN, MCNP, SCALE and Attila.
Together with a new cluster the successful candidate will have a great opportunity to develop their career. Full training will be provided with a dedicated training plan.
The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Risley, Preston or Sellafield.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Category: Engineering
Salary: Salary starting at £53,723
Closing Date: 2024-08-10
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £53,723 to £58,732 (Grade 4A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Stephen Wilson.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Job Description
This role will support a varied portfolio of engineering tasks and projects in the Windscale Laboratory to ensure the facility continues to deliver for NNL’s internal and external customers. The role holder will be part of a multidiscipline team and will be expected to support the delivery of new systems / components and support the delivery of solutions to engineering problems and issues encountered on the plant during normal operations, maintenance, and breakdown phases of facility plant operations. The role holder will be expected to provide a quick response to issues on plant, providing solutions that meet the required statutory site and national safety standards, comply with NNL’s integrated management system, and meet customer expectations to reduce plant downtime to a minimum. The role supports engineering delivery work tasks at NNL’s Windscale Laboratory and will include engineering development / testing work at NNL’s Workington Facility.
The role holder can therefore be based at Windscale or Workington (to be decided at interview) and will include hybrid working (split between office and home working).
Electrical Technical Support
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary starting at £49,675
Closing Date: 2024-08-09
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £49,675 to £51,526 (Grade 4B)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Callum Sutton
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Job Description
Technical Support are responsible for providing Engineering support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team to assist in delivering expertise in general plant, system, equipment reliability, configuration management or other specialised subject matter needed to satisfy the multi-faceted needs of the organisation.
Mechanical Technical Support
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary starting at £49,675
Closing Date: 2024-08-01
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £49,675 to £51,526 (Grade 4B)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Sam Walker
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Job Description
Technical Support are responsible for providing Engineering support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team to assist in delivering expertise in general plant, system, equipment reliability, configuration management or other specialised subject matter needed to satisfy the multi-faceted needs of the organisation.
Location for this role is Windscale, Sellafield.
IT PMO Analyst
Category: IT
Salary: Salary starting at £37,744
Closing Date: 2024-08-08
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £37,744 to £39,797 (Grade 5A).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Stuart Glass.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team.
Job Description The IT Portfolio Management Office Analyst role ensures company standard governance and change practices and approaches are followed and applied whilst supporting the Portfolio Manager and PMO Manager in planning and managing the portfolio.
Safety Case Advisor / Safety Case Manager
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 0000-00-00
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for these positions will be:
Safety Case Advisor the salary range is £53,723 to £58,732 (Grade 4A) Safety Case Manager the salary range is £64,117 to £76,022 (Grade 3B)If you have any queries regarding these positions, please contact Stephen Brinsden for Safety Case Manager and Paul Devoy for Safety Case Advisor
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Job Description
NNL is a place where people do things that have never been done before. Where experts in all kinds of fields come together to solve some of society’s biggest challenges and turn groundbreaking ideas into reality. Being part of NNL means being at the cutting-edge of the nuclear industry. It means having the freedom to share your ideas and shape our evolving organisation and it means collaborating with some of the smartest minds around to push the boundaries of science, technology and innovation.
What you’ll be doing
As part of our facility-based safety case team, you’ll support a wide variety of projects for both our internal and external customers. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll define, implement and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems. This will involve providing specialist safety case advice, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and generating the necessary documentation to meet safety case requirements.
We have opportunities for both Safety Case Managers and Safety Case Advisors - to find out which role is right for you, click on the links below for more detail on what we’re looking for:
Safety Case Manager Safety Case AdvisorAsset Management Analyst
Category: Engineering
Salary: Salary starting at £43,902
Closing Date: 2024-08-11
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £43,902 to £47,995 (Grade 4C)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Andrew Boyd
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Job Description
The asset management analyst is recognised as a data professional and asset management (AM) practitioner that supports subject matter experts and AM activities within NNL. The role provides analysis and insight across the asset management landscape, in support of developing data led decision making. They lead on:
Data quality improvement programmes for master data. Supporting the development of information management strategies, plans and processes to improve master data. Identification and recommendations for AM system and process improvements.The role operates across the organisation and there is flexibility in the base location (Warrington, Preston, Sellafield or Workington) with regular travel to the other locations a requirement of the role.
Electrical Design Engineer
Category: Nuclear Operations
Salary: Salary starting at £56,168
Closing Date: 2024-08-13
Location: Workington, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Mark Pearson
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
The Remote Engineering Design & Robotics Team supplies bespoke remote handling equipment, tooling, inspection systems and robotic systems and tooling for all aspects of remote operations plant intervention work in the nuclear industry. We cover all aspects of projects including consultancy, optioneering studies, concept design, detail design, manufacture, test, commissioning, and on-site operations.
Electrical Engineers will work in the supply of remotely deployed equipment for use in active plant, underwater operations, radioactive waste size reduction and processing and decommissioning.
In addition, Electrical Engineers will also be involved in the design, build and operation of inactive test rigs to prove new technology, equipment and processes prior to deployment in active nuclear plant.
Instrument Technician
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £39,797 - £45,879 inc allowances
Closing Date: 2024-08-12
Location: Preston, Lancashire
The salary range for this position is £39,797 to £45,879 including allowances (Grade 5A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Andrew Kennedy
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
To be part of the electrical and instrumentation engineering team for building maintenance and breakdown issues. Also, to support the installation and commissioning of improvement and customer projects.
The salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate's skills, qualifications and relevant experience.
Mechanical Technical Support
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary starting at £49,675
Closing Date: 2024-08-02
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £49,675 to £51,526 (Grade 4B)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Francis King
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
Technical Support are responsible for providing Engineering support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team to assist in delivering expertise in general plant, system, equipment reliability, configuration management or other specialised subject matter needed to satisfy the multi-faceted needs of the organisation.
Electrical Technical Support
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary starting at £49,675
Closing Date: 2024-08-02
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £49,675 to £51,526 (Grade 4B).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Francis King / Sam Walker.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
Technical Support are responsible for providing Engineering support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team to assist in delivering expertise in general plant, system, equipment reliability, configuration management or other specialised subject matter needed to satisfy the multi-faceted needs of the organisation.
Mechanical Craft
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £39,797 - £41,852 (Plus allowances of £6118)
Closing Date: 2024-08-09
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £39,797 to £41,852 (Grade 5A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Daniel Joyce / Jonathan Wilson.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
The Mechanical Craft is responsible for carrying out safe, quality and efficient maintenance/breakdown and project activities. They shall ensure all activities are being undertaken in a safe and complaint manner, to meet all requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence (as applicable) and all Regulatory and Legislative purposes.
Post Doctorate Scheme 2024 - Reactor Chemistry Modeller
Category: Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing
Salary: Salary starting at £41,991
Closing Date: 2024-08-04
Location: Culham, Oxfordshire
The starting salary for this position is £41,991 (Grade 4C)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Jordan Knapp
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
NNL is where your understanding of reactors fuels the nation. As part of our Fuel Reactor & Reprocessing capability, you’ll play a vital role in developing the UK fuel cycle in line with advances in new technology and new processes. As old reactors reach the end of their lifespan, we need experts like you, with the technical skills to virtually model scenarios that not only enable us to explore new ways of managing the inputs and outputs of reactors, but also pave the way for the implementation of smaller, cleaner revolutionary new reactors. This is a place where you can use your knowledge and expertise to do long term meaningful work for years to come.
As the national laboratory for nuclear fission in the UK, we are harnessing nuclear science to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.
NNL is looking for an individual to join the Reactor Chemistry and Corrosion team based in Culham, Oxfordshire. The team deliver commercial Research & Development to help solve a wide range of chemistry and corrosion-based challenges in the nuclear industry and has a long history of successful delivery of work programmes to an exceptional standard.
You will support strategic programmes across the industry, as well as provide advice on strategic UK issues. Much of the work directly supports plant operation, lifetime extension and support to new build programmes.
To join the NNL Post Doctorate programme you will have a PhD in Chemistry and experience in the modelling of physical and/or chemical systems with an understanding of applied mathematics.
You will have the right to work in the UK and be able to achieve BPSS level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks). This role has a nationality requirement due to US export control restrictions. If your nationality does not meet the criteria unfortunately, your application will not be taken any further.
Business Relationship Manager
Category: IT
Salary: Salary starting at £56,168
Closing Date: 2024-08-18
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact David Ritson.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Business Relationship Manager role within in our IT function. It’s offered on a permanent basis, with the flexibility of hybrid working, and an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast paced, and evolving environment.
As a senior representative of the IT Business Engagement team, you will be accountable for establishing and maintaining strategic relationships between key business stakeholders and IT teams. Partnering with leaders at all levels to collaborate, shape technology strategies, drive efficiencies, and ensure the effective delivery of IT services across the organisation.
You will proactively serve as a “trusted advisor” and function as a key IT point of contact for all business stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of IT Services which meet business priorities, needs and expectations. You will represent IT by promoting our vision, value, services, and capabilities.
We are seeking candidates with exceptional communications and presentation skills, who can adapt, and self-manage to the changing needs of the business. The nature of our business means no day will be the same.
You will ideally have previous experience working in a Business Partnering role within a nuclear, IT or regulated industry, but this is not essential.
Mechanical Technical Support (RAP)
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary starting at £49,675
Closing Date: 2024-08-14
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £49,675 to £51,526 (Grade 4B)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Francis King
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
Technical Support are responsible for providing Engineering support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team to assist in delivering expertise in general plant, system, equipment reliability, configuration management or other specialised subject matter needed to satisfy the multi-faceted needs of the organisation.
Senior Human Factors Consultant
Category: Nuclear Operations
Salary: Salary starting at £74,297
Closing Date: 2024-08-07
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £74,297 to £79,482 (Grade 3B Upper)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Sarah Lawrie
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
We are looking for enthusiastic, talented Senior Human Factors specialists who are experienced in integrating and applying Human Factors methods in a safety critical environment, advising and supporting the design and safety assessment process. We are looking for people who have a track record of successful technical leadership and delivery of projects, who can work as part of a team to deliver safety-based solutions and have the confidence to promote Human Factors best practice. NNL are at the forefront of nuclear research and development in the UK and beyond with a wide range of projects that require creative Human Factors support and we are looking for individuals who want to join our team and make a difference to these projects. There will also be an opportunity to apply and shape Human Factors practice in the nuclear industry and contribute to research in this area. The team you will join is a dedicated, hard-working group who are passionate about the work they do. We support working flexibly, can accommodate homeworking, and can be flexible about location, although some travel will be necessary, to support business needs.
The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Sellafield, Preston, Risley or Workington.
Maintenance Electrician
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £39,797 - £47,970 inc allowances
Closing Date: 2024-08-15
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £39,797 to £47,970 including allowances (Grade 5A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Adam Oxley / Matthew Wojcik
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
As a Maintenance Electrician at NNL you will be performing routine maintenance on a wide range of Electrical and Instrumentation plant systems. You will also carry out project work, breakdown repairs and safe isolations.
Please be aware that we are evaluating the possibility of implementing a 4-day working pattern for this role in the future.
