Spotlight shines on next generation of nuclear workforce
Young people with world-leading jobs in the nuclear industry have been highlighted by the BBC as part of a national jobs feature.
Cyber security apprentice Ellie Haggart
Ellie Haggart, a cyber security apprentice, and Jack Lofthouse, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilot, opened the doors on their day-to-day work at the Sellafield site in west Cumbria.
Featuring on the BBC Bitesize 鈥榳orld of work鈥� series, the pair shared their experiences of what it鈥檚 like to work in cyber security and nuclear decommissioning.
皇冠体育app online clips, which see videos of Ellie and Jack in the workplace, aim to encourage and inform viewers of careers across a host of industries and sectors.
Ellie, a cyber security apprentice with Energus and sponsored by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), works to keep the Sellafield site safe from cyber threats.
Her cyber specialism sees her write policies and standards to keep people safe in the workplace.
Jack, who operates the ROVs that work under water in the site鈥檚 storage ponds, is helping to clean up nuclear waste and make the site safer for future generations.
Remotely operated vehicle pilot Jack Lofthouse
His role involves moving radioactive waste into storage skips and scooping sludge from the pond floor.
Ellie and Jack鈥檚 skills are considered vital to the future of nuclear decommissioning and their training is all part of NDA鈥檚 drive to have the right people with the right skills at the right time.
Jacq Longrigg, the NDA鈥檚 Head of Skills and Talent, said:
Ellie and Jack are examples of the next generation of our nuclear workforce who have the skills needed to continue our decommissioning mission.
皇冠体育app NDA is committed to ensuring a skilled workforce is ready to meet the future demands of our industry, and we hope that Ellie and Jack鈥檚 stories will inspire more young people to consider an exciting career in the sector.
Jamie Reed, head of corporate affairs for Sellafield Ltd, said:
皇冠体育app decommissioning of Sellafield is one of the most complex engineering challenges anywhere in the world.
We鈥檒l need a pipeline of skills over many decades to get the job done safely, securely, and cost effectively.
We want to ensure as many local people as possible can access these opportunities.
It鈥檚 great to see Ellie and Jack achieving their potential and encouraging other young people to do the same.
Nadim Zahawi, Minister for Nuclear, said:
皇冠体育app UK has world-leading expertise in decommissioning, and to maintain our position we want to encourage as many young people as possible to consider a career in the low-carbon nuclear sector.
皇冠体育app training Jack and Ellie have benefited from will stand them in good stead for their future careers. 皇冠体育app skills this next generation of nuclear apprentices learn will be crucial as we work towards meeting our legally-binding commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Adrienne Easterbrook, General Manager of Energus, added:
Two years after recruiting the first cohort of cyber security apprentices, we have now supported a number of them into permanent roles. It has been fantastic to see them grow into the young professionals they are today.
Ellie will soon be moving into her permanent role within the cyber security support team.
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