Health Physics Monitor Apprentice in Dunbar

About the Role

Ready to start a career that makes a real impact? At EDF, Success is Personal - and together, we'll help Britain achieve net zero. Here, you'll gain hands‑on experience, learn from experts, and play a vital role in protecting people and the environment.

The Opportunity

Our Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £25,139. You will provide safety‑related advice to operators by taking radiation and contamination measurements using specialist equipment, interpreting the results and applying them to real life scenarios. You will need to be comfortable working with numbers and completing mental calculations as you will not always have access to a calculator. The role is critical to ensuring safe operations in nuclear facilities and requires a high level of attention to detail, quality and accuracy in recording and interpreting measurements. You will need to have a positive attitude to health, safety and quality.

During the course of this 2‑year Apprenticeship, you’ll learn from our industry‑leading experts and gain valuable experience, whilst studying for Level 2 qualifications in Radiation Protection. You can expect on‑the‑job training and the kind of practical experience you simply can’t get in a classroom.

As you gain experience, you will need to wear personal protective equipment for a significant proportion of the working day, including respiratory protection equipment. In this role you will be required to work outside in all weather, at heights, in small spaces and in nuclear facilities with ionising radiation.

You’ll train at the National College for Nuclear in Somerset during a two‑week classroom block in Year 1, supported by remote learning through BlackBoard. This radiation protection apprenticeship gives you hands‑on experience and industry‑recognised qualifications to start your career in nuclear safety. It’s all part of EDF’s mission to drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

Your Work Location

You’ll work with the Radiological Protection team at Torness Power Station. As this is a full time, site‑based opportunity in a dynamic, engaging department, you’ll need to live within commuting distance of your base location.

What You’ll Experience

• Radiation monitoring using specialist equipment
• Interpreting measurements and applying them to real‑life scenarios
• Practical learning supported by experienced mentors and tutors
• Training in health, safety and quality standards
• Opportunities to work in varied environments, including outdoors and at heights

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, applicants must hold five National 5 qualifications or five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English, Maths, and a Science or Engineering subject, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. This role involves tasks that require compliance with health and safety regulations. Therefore, candidates must be at least 18 years old by the start date of the apprenticeship.

You’re self‑motivated, eager to learn, and able to balance study with work. You’ll have strong attention to detail and a positive attitude towards health, safety and quality.

The Assessment Centre will be delivered in person. Further details, including the date and location, will be confirmed in due course.

Security Vetting

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 three of the last five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £25,139 per annum and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets the minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) will be guaranteed an interview.

We anticipate significant interest in this apprenticeship – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!