Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero.

Join our Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.

"The energy industry is a great sector to work in, with a diverse range of opportunities and a key role to play in the UK's net-zero carbon targets. The HPC project, spanning construction and nuclear operations, has plenty of interesting and challenging opportunities. I find being part of this team very rewarding."

Lucas, Apprentice

What is the Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme:

We’re recruiting for apprentices to join our Nuclear Engineering Degree training programme working as part of some of the most exciting projects at EDF.

During your apprenticeship you’ll be looking to make an impact – using your skills, knowledge and passion to achieve great things. So how about taking on the challenge of beating climate change?

During this four-year Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll learn from our industry-leading experts and gain valuable experience, whilst studying for a Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. You can expect on-the-job training and the kind of practical experience you simply can't get on campus. On the scheme you'll follow the Level 6 Nuclear Scientist Nuclear Engineer Apprentice Standard.

Once you have settled in, you can expect to work in different areas of work such as design and engineering, core engineering, technical specification, commissioning and pre-operations and operations and engineering processes.

What salary and benefits are we offering you?

• Starting salary of £21,819 plus excellent benefits
• Accommodation and meal costs covered in your first year if you do not live locally to Bridgwater
• 28 days’ annual leave
• Flexible benefits package
• Funded accommodation and meals will be provided to those who do not live locally to the college in year 1
• Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services
• Outward Bound programme – team building excursion prior to starting in September
• A dedicated Early Careers Programme Lead for your scheme, as well as the support of a Line Manager and Buddy

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

If you’re passionate about tackling climate change, our Apprenticeship programme offers you the opportunity to develop an exciting career whilst helping progress the UK towards a Net Zero future.

Training, development and support for you:

You’ll spend your first year in full time residential study at the National College for Nuclear, completing a foundation year in engineering, including both academic and hands on learning within a realistic training environment. You’ll undertake foundation training courses and complete orientations at your EDF location.

In years two and three, your time will be split between your studies and on the job learning at your EDF location, whilst you start to specialise in your chosen field.

In your final year, you’ll spend most of your time at your EDF location, whilst continuing your studies through distance learning. You’ll have developed your knowledge and skills from your studies and in the workplace and you will have captured the learning evidence as part of your training and development portfolio.

You’ll enjoy plenty of opportunities to get involved in meaningful and challenging work but that doesn’t mean you’ll have too much on your plate. You’ll be on block release from work when you’re studying, and we’ll offer support to help you manage your workload.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain a BSc degree in an Engineering discipline and have experience of working in various areas of EDF understanding the foundation engineering principles and how they apply in major engineering projects.

At the end of your apprenticeship, you could move into engineering roles within a variety of teams cross the business.

Head to our Careers page www.edfenergy.com/careers for more information about the scheme and Apprentice life at EDF.

Where you’ll work:

During years 2,3 and 4 of your apprenticeship your time will be split at the National College for Nuclear (southern hub in Bridgwater, Somerset) and your EDF location which could be:

• Gloucester Business Park
• Hinkley Point C
• Suffolk

To join our team you’ll need:

• A minimum of 102 UCAS points - ideally either
• three A-Levels (at grade C /4 or above including Maths and a Science subject).
• or, a relevant Level 3 qualification, such as a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with a strong mathematical element.
• A passion for engineering in the nuclear industry.
• The ability to work in a team and independently, as well as being able to balance the responsibilities of study and work.
• Willingness to relocate as required.
• To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Our Assessment Centre will be held virtually on Thursday the 2nd of May.

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you! We use a strengths-based approach to let you shine and showcase your skills and what truly brings you joy. We believe that embracing our individual strengths lies at the heart of engagement and the motivation to succeed and excel in our at work. We’re here to guide you and you’ll find helpful tips and advice about the application process and assessment centre dates on our graduate web pages.

We will be closing this advert when we have our desired number of candidates.

Join us. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero.

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