One of Britain’s most complex environmental restoration projects is set to offer a career boost to 23 aspiring apprentices.
Dounreay, the former centre for fast reactor research and development on Scotland’s north coast, is continuing to create long-term opportunities for young people as part of its ongoing decommissioning efforts.
The site’s operator, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS), has announced 23 new apprenticeship roles across a diverse range of fields, including engineering trades, engineering design, construction scaffolding, construction painting, business administration, and project management. The apprenticeships will vary in duration, lasting from two to four years.
Applications for these sought-after positions are open until 21 February, with successful candidates set to start their new roles in August.
The move underscores Dounreay’s ongoing commitment to nurturing young talent, even as the site transitions through its complex decommissioning process. The announcement comes after several Dounreay apprentices and graduates participated in the recent Nuclear Week in Parliament in Westminster.
Among the attendees was Fallon Campbell, a fourth-year electrical apprentice at Dounreay, who joined industry executives and political leaders to discuss the future of the UK’s nuclear sector.
Alongside the apprenticeship intake, NRS Dounreay is also recruiting nine health physics surveyor trainees. These trainees will embark on a two-year programme culminating in an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Radiological Protection.
Additionally, the site has recently closed applications for 15 graduate positions, which attracted strong interest from candidates keen to contribute to the pioneering decommissioning work at Dounreay.
Dave Wilson, managing director of NRS Dounreay, expressed his enthusiasm about the new intake. He said: “Dounreay has a long and proud history of high-quality training for young people across a wide range of disciplines and I’m delighted we are able to continue this during the decommissioning phase of the site.”
He added: “The site is complex, its decommissioning is challenging and we can offer superb training and development opportunities at the cutting edge of science and engineering.”
Prospective applicants can find more information about the roles and how to apply by visiting the site’s careers website at www.dounreaycareers.com.
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