Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprentice in Leiston

Success is Personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Ready to launch a career that matters? Join our Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship and help Britain achieve net zero while gaining a fully funded degree and hands‑on experience.

The Opportunity

Our Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £25,139 and the chance to gain a BSc degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering. This four‑year programme combines academic study with practical experience, giving you skills you won’t find on campus. You’ll start with a foundation year at the National College for Nuclear, then move into specialist training and hands‑on work at Sizewell B. You’ll learn from industry‑leading experts, work on major engineering projects, and develop the knowledge to make a real impact. By the end of the programme, you’ll have a degree, experience across multiple engineering disciplines, and the confidence to take your career forward – all while supporting the journey towards An Electric Britain.

Your Work Location

You’ll spend your first year in full‑time residential study at the National College for Nuclear in Bridgwater. In years two, three and four, your time will be split between the college and your EDF location at Sizewell B in Suffolk, with block release for study and plenty of support to manage your workload.

What You’ll Experience

• Foundation training in engineering principles
• Hands‑on learning in a realistic training environment
• Rotations across design, systems engineering, commissioning and operations
• Opportunities to work on modifications and maintenance projects
• Support from experienced mentors and technical experts
• A clear pathway to engineering roles within EDF after completion

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need to have:

• GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
• A minimum of 102 UCAS points – ideally from three A‑Levels (including Maths and a Science subject) or a relevant Level 3 qualification such as a BTEC Extended Diploma with strong mathematical content

You’ll bring a passion for engineering, the ability to work independently and in a team, and the motivation to balance study with work.

Security Vetting

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the requirements for Security Check SC Clearance, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 5 of the last 10 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 Virtual Assessment Centre will take place on 15th April 2026. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.