Nuclear Materials Technician Apprentice: Lab & Field

Apprentice Materials Technician (Sizewell C)

What will you do?

• Work alongside experts to test construction materials like concrete, aggregates, and cement, ensuring they meet the high standards required for a nuclear project.
• Help bring materials testing into the 21st century by using new technologies, such as automated processes and digital reporting systems.
• Support the team in maintaining the UKAS accreditation of the laboratory, which means following strict quality and safety standards.
• Travel to site locations to collect materials and conduct tests, giving you the chance to experience both laboratory and fieldwork.
• Develop skills in non‑destructive testing (NDT) and other advanced techniques, setting you up for a rewarding career in materials science.
• Complete a 21‑month Level 3 Apprenticeship, with the opportunity to progress to higher qualifications, such as a Degree Apprenticeship in Applied Materials Science.

This apprenticeship is perfect for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to work hard and grow.

What You’ll Bring:

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate results.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team and share your ideas.
• A safety‑conscious mindset and the ability to follow instructions carefully.
• A full UK driving license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel to site locations.
• Enthusiasm for working in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment and a desire to grow your skills.

Nice to Have (but not essential):

• An interest in science, engineering, or construction.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, workshop, or technical role (e.g., school projects, part‑time jobs, or hobbies).
• Familiarity with quality standards or safety protocols (although we’ll teach you everything you need to know!).

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have quietly been keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home‑grown energy. Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future. EDF is leading the UK’s nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Nuclear power is the most reliable, low‑carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low‑carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education. We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skill areas. It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and, although we have thousands of them, there’s always a need for more. Our industry has a mind‑boggling range of opportunities in more places than you might think. But it’s also an industry that is changing. We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero‑carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.