Job Description

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Join Our Team

Salary: 44,097 - 47,686 per annum, with further salary progression available subject to performance in role.



Bonus: Up to 10% base salary per annum based on achievement of company targets and personal performance.



Location: West Cumbria


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What will the Successful Candidate be Doing:

We are seeking Analysts to join our well established and developing Analytical Services team to carry out extensive analytical techniques on samples across the site, from simple wet chemical techniques to complex instrumentation including spectroscopy, chromatography and radiometric techniques. Working across several laboratories on the Sellafield site you will have exposure to a broad range of analytical methods with opportunity to become a true expert in your field.



We invest heavily in our people and offer a variety of opportunities to gain academic qualifications and access training with excellent career pathways to truly develop our employees. We will provide training in both controlled area working and standard laboratory operations, and as you will be working on the biggest decommissioning site in Europe, the scope and variety of work is truly incredible!


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Why choose Sellafield?

Blend personal growth and professional development with purposeful work



At Sellafield Ltd, we are harnessing our expertise; bringing together world-class skills and innovative technology to solve complex nuclear, infrastructure, and engineering challenges. By joining Sellafield Ltd, you join an amazing team of people, from all walks of life, where you can thrive in a connected, considerate culture of innovation, collaboration, and community; and play a significant part in the UK's sustainable nuclear future.


The challenges we face are amongst the most complex anywhere in the world. We are using advanced technologies to shape, create and advance the world's nuclear decommissioning knowledge and capability. That's why our work is driven by people with a passion for problem-solving and innovation.


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What's in it for you?

At Sellafield Ltd, we are an organisation that is committed to supporting employees fulfil their potential. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, we will enable you to feel inspired in your role.



We also offer a range of employee benefits:

Be a part of Sellafield's 100 year mission. An attractive defined contribution pension scheme - the company will match up to 13.5% for a 7% employee contribution! You will benefit from an annual bonus of up to 4k made up of company and personal performance. 25.5 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays. Rising to 30 days annual leave from 1st April 2024. There is also the ability to purchase 3 additional days. The ability to carry over 5 days (rising to 10 from 1st April 2024) annual leave each financial year. Paid Sick Leave. Family Friendly Policies - Visit our Rewards & Benefits page to read more. Cycle to Work Scheme. Lifestyle Benefits sasra.co.uk Learning & Development Opportunities https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/learning-and-development/ Reward & Recognition Policies. Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme. Free Aviva Health App & Annual Health Check. MyDiscounts - Employee Savings & Discounts. MyBenefits - A Charity Giving Scheme. Many, many more! Click this link to visit our Rewards & Benefits page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/rewards-and-benefits/

Sellafield has a proud vision of Diversity & Inclusion that aims to attract candidates into an inclusive and supportive workplace. We are honoured to be recognised as a Level 3 Disability Confident Employer.



Please be aware that this role is subject to achieving security clearance. This role requires higher level of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 or 10 years of continuous residency in the UK. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the level of clearance you're able to achieve


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About (the profession/team)

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The Ideal Candidate:

Essential Skills:


Qualified to HNC/HND level, or equivalent, in Chemistry or a science related subject. Ability to work both as part of a team and individually. Good IT skills. Ability to work well under pressure and to be able to meet tight deadlines. Ability to work within a controlled area. Previous experience in a laboratory environment. Hold or have the ability to gain SC clearance.


Desirable Skills:


Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in Chemistry or a science related subject. Problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Previous experience working in radiologically controlled environments. Knowledge and experience of quality management systems (ISO 17025). Membership of relevant professional body.

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Why Us?

Sellafield Ltd is a unique place to grow your career and about to embark in one of the most exciting chapters of our history for a property professional, offering a remarkable blend of role variety, job security, personal growth, professional development, and truly significant work. This is your opportunity to tackle some of the biggest challenges in the nuclear, infrastructural and engineering worlds and create a clean and safe environment for generations to come. Explore Sellafield Ltd today.


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AS Analyst

Job number


SP06508


Profession


Technical


Location


Sellafield West Cumbria


Salary


44,097


Contract type


Permanent Contract


Posting date


27 October 2025


Closing date


17 November 2025