Health Physics Monitor Apprentice

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.

Our Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £25,139 and the chance to achieve a Level 2 qualification in Radiation Protection. This two‑year programme combines practical learning with academic study. You’ll develop skills to monitor radiation and contamination, interpret results, and provide safety advice to operators – ensuring safe operations in nuclear facilities.

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.

You will work with Radiological Protection teams at Hartlepool Power Station alongside a two‑week period spent at college.

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, you need five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or Grade 4 and above), including English and Maths, 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 held in person in Hartlepool. Further details, including the date and exact location, will be shared 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.

Our anticipated closing date is Monday, 23 Feb. However, we may close the role earlier if we receive a strong number of suitable candidates, so don’t delay, apply today!