Orano is a world- leader in the nuclear fuel cycle, working across the globe in uranium mining, conversion, fuel manufacture, reprocessing and recycling. The group operates some of the world’s most cutting-edge nuclear sites and facilities in France, which are leading the way in how the sector optimises processes and innovations at every stage of the nuclear lifecycle. Orano has a true cradle to grave capability, underpinned by leading expertise in engineering, decommissioning, logistics, and even nuclear medicine. Every day, approximately 18,000 Orano employees draw on their skills, unwavering dedication to safety and constant quest for innovation, to develop know-how in the transformation and control of nuclear materials, for the climate and for a healthy and resource-efficient world for generations to come.
Orano channels the full value of its local and international capability to support the UK’s major nuclear sites and clients on some of their most critical nuclear programmes, with offices near Oxford, Warrington and Whitehaven. Its UK business has over 40 years of experience working in the UK nuclear sector. Throughout the years, Orano has delivered (and continues to deliver) expert services for civil nuclear and defence clients, with significant contracts in nuclear safety, decommissioning, waste and nuclear material management.
What is it like to work at Orano?
Orano is a growing business in the UK, with exciting opportunities for people to work on nationally important projects, developing their skills and work with experienced UK and international colleagues. Orano is immensely proud of the people in its team and the value they bring to both its business and wider sector.
• Supporting people to be their best: Orano strives to maintain and enhance a working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Orano’s culture is deeply rooted in a commitment to reduce barriers for talented and motivated people, so its team can perform at its best in a supportive, flexible and friendly environment.
• Professional development: Orano offers everyone opportunities to develop their career, whether that’s through a formal training programme, pathways to professional chartership, mentoring, or company-supported volunteering with organisations such as the Nuclear Institute, the NI’s Young Generation Network, and regional business clusters. Orano is committed to developing its team in a way that keeps people motivated to develop their skills and experience.
• An open door for talented and motivated people: Orano makes a conscious effort promote its career opportunities in a way that is visible and attractive to people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Orano values applications from people at different stages in their career journeys, whether that’s young professionals, professionals who have taken a career break, or people looking to switch sector from both civil and military backgrounds.
• Clear pathways for young professionals: Orano has a vibrant graduate scheme, which welcomes recent graduates to its team every year. Graduates are enrolled on a two-year programme that allows individuals to explore their areas of interest, gain diverse experience by working within various technical disciplines, and connect with other young professionals in the nuclear sector.
