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Sellafield Ltd Welcomes Its Largest Ever Graduate CohortThumbnail for article : Sellafield Ltd Welcomes Its Largest Ever Graduate Cohort
More than 140 graduates have started at Sellafield Ltd.   Over 140 graduates have just started their exciting careers with the company in a range of business and technical disciplines, supporting Sellafield Ltd in its mission to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.  
UKAEA Newsletter - Edition 11 Published TodayThumbnail for article : UKAEA Newsletter - Edition 11 Published Today
Find out what has been happening at UKAEA in our monthly newsletter.  Read about our recent activities and upcoming events.  
NDA Group Investing In Our CommunitiesThumbnail for article : NDA Group Investing In Our Communities
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has on 26 September 2024 published its 2023 to 2024 socio-economic report detailing a record investment in projects across the UK.   Over the last five years, the NDA group has invested £60 million in projects that enable permanent and sustainable change in its site communities, leveraging many millions more from partners.  
What Is Thorp? - Thermal Oxide Reprocessing PlantThumbnail for article : What Is Thorp? - Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant
Today, the ponds inside the Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant (or as we like to call it, Thorp) are used to store nuclear fuel that has been used in the UK's 7 operational nuclear reactors.   Before taking on this new mission, Thorp reprocessed 9,000 tonnes of used nuclear fuel from around the world, generating an estimated £9 billion in revenue for the UK over 2 decades.  
Record Numbers Join The NDA Group Graduate ProgrammeThumbnail for article : Record Numbers Join The NDA Group Graduate Programme
Over 100 graduates join the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group today as applications open for 2025.   As applications open for 2025, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group also welcomed its largest ever cohort of graduates today, with more than 100 new recruits ready to support delivery of one of the world's most important environmental programmes.  
Autonomous Robot Paves The Way For Future Fusion MaintenanceThumbnail for article : Autonomous Robot Paves The Way For Future Fusion Maintenance
In a world-first, a fully autonomous robot has been used to inspect the inside of a fusion energy facility.   In a world-first, a fully autonomous robot has been used to inspect the inside of a fusion energy facility.  
NDA Announces Multi-million Phd Bursary Commitment At SummitThumbnail for article : NDA Announces Multi-million Phd Bursary Commitment At Summit
At the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority biannual stakeholder summit, CEO David Peattie announced up to £5 million over five years to support around 20 PhDs.   On the 17th and 18th of September the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) hosted its biannual in person stakeholder summit, bringing together over 170 delegates from national and local government, the nuclear sector and site communities.  
Hundreds Of New Starters Begin Their Careers At SellafieldThumbnail for article : Hundreds Of New Starters Begin Their Careers At Sellafield
This year's cohort of apprentices and graduates will help drive forward work at the UK's largest and most complex nuclear site.   Up to 300 vocational and degree apprentices and 150 graduates are expected to join Sellafield Ltd in this year's intake.  
Which Rural Area Will Take The UKs Nuclear Waste?
A repeating tone - blip, blip, blip - is the audible reminder that we are in one of the most hazardous nuclear sites in the world: Sellafield.   That sound - pulsing from speakers inside the cavernous fuel-handling plant - is a signal that everything is functioning as it should.  
NDA Group Showcases Progress On SustainabilityThumbnail for article : NDA Group Showcases Progress On Sustainability
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group publishes overview of progress being made against sustainability goals.   The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has today published an overview of progress being made against its sustainability goals.  
A836 In Caithness - Average Speed Cameras Go Live Today Monday 2nd SeptemberThumbnail for article : A836 In Caithness - Average Speed Cameras Go Live Today Monday 2nd September
Police Scotland's North Safety Camera Unit are now operating average speed cameras on the A836 between Reay and Thurso with offences being progressed from Monday 2nd September.   In partnership with the Scottish Safety Camera Programme and the Highland Council, the location was identified as having speed concerns and increased traffic volumes, both of which are potential ongoing road safety challenges.  
Civil Nuclear Constabulary - Dounreay Online Recruitment Workshop Thumbnail for article : Civil Nuclear Constabulary - Dounreay Online Recruitment Workshop
We are holding an online recruitment workshop for our Dounreay Operational Policing Unit.   You will have the opportunity to speak to our local recruitment team about any queries/concerns you may have.  
NDA Group Establishes Innovative Partnership To Manage Asbestos Waste At Legacy Nuclear SitesThumbnail for article : NDA Group Establishes Innovative Partnership To Manage Asbestos Waste At Legacy Nuclear Sites
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), in collaboration with its subsidiary Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), has awarded two contracts to establish an innovative partnership for the enhanced management of asbestos waste.   The Asbestos Innovation Partnership (AIP) will work with the NDA, NWS and the supply chain, to test and develop new solutions to treat asbestos waste, helping to deliver efficiencies and enable more effective waste management.  
21/7/2024
Can Your Caithness and North Sutherland Business Use an Apprentice - Funding Help Is Available
The Caithness Business Fund offers grants for local businesses to take on apprentices.   Another closing date is approaching for applications 1st August.  
1/7/2024
Opportunity For limited company, social enterprise, or charity trading for up to five years
Ready to take your business to the next level.   Caithness Chamber of Commerce is highlighting an opportunity for grants and loans.  
30/6/2024
Attention Caithness And Sutherland EntrepreneursThumbnail for article :  Attention Caithness And Sutherland Entrepreneurs
The Caithness Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are here to celebrate your success.   This prestigious event is your chance to enhance your business's visibility and receive well-deserved accolades.  
Dounreay Nuclear Station Strike Postponed Following Improved Pay OfferThumbnail for article : Dounreay Nuclear Station Strike Postponed Following Improved Pay Offer
Strike action on Wednesday 19 June by around 600 Unite members suspended.   Strike action on Wednesday 19 June by around 600 Unite members employed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) at Dounreay nuclear power station has been suspended to allow workers to be balloted on a new pay offer.  
Corwm Visits Dounreay Nuclear SiteThumbnail for article : Corwm Visits Dounreay Nuclear Site
Members were given an overview of the scale of the problem and challenges faced in the decommissioning of the site.   In the last week of March 2024, several members of CoRWM led by the Chair, Sir Nigel Thrift, made the long journey up to the North of Scotland to visit the Dounreay nuclear site, now managed by Nuclear Restoration Services.  
Dounreay Bosses Accused As Workers Strike At Nuclear Site TodayThumbnail for article : Dounreay Bosses Accused As Workers Strike At Nuclear Site Today
Bosses at Dounreay have driven workers to strike after hiding behind civil service pay rules, according to GMB Scotland.   Workers at the nuclear complex are on strike today after overwhelmingly rejecting a revised pay offer and backing industrial action.  
NDA Group Establishes Innovative Partnership To Manage Asbestos Waste At Legacy Nuclear SitesThumbnail for article : NDA Group Establishes Innovative Partnership To Manage Asbestos Waste At Legacy Nuclear Sites
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), in collaboration with its subsidiary Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), has awarded two contracts to establish an innovative partnership for the enhanced management of asbestos waste.   The Asbestos Innovation Partnership (AIP) will work with the NDA, NWS and the supply chain, to test and develop new solutions to treat asbestos waste, helping to deliver efficiencies and enable more effective waste management.