Nuclear Systems Engineering Industrial Placement

Overview

At EDF, Success is Personal. That means your journey is unique to you. Join our Nuclear Systems Engineering Industrial Placement and you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop key skills, and help Britain achieve net zero – all while shaping a career that’s truly yours.

The 12-month placement offers a starting salary of £24,500 and the chance to work on site at one of our Heysham 1 and 2 Power Stations. You’ll launch your career in Nuclear Systems Engineering with a customised training programme. You’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience while being mentored by highly skilled professionals.

What You’ll Be Doing

During your Nuclear Systems Engineering Industrial Placement, you’ll gain an understanding of how the Fuel Route process works on a running power station and an understanding of the AGR functionality. You’ll learn about systems vital to the smooth operation of Fuel Route, including safety protocols, technical governance, quality assurance, analysis, communication strategies, and IT systems. You’ll also have the opportunity to further develop Planning & Project Management skills to build a network that enables successful delivery of work packages.

Your Work Location

You’ll be based on site at one of the Heysham 1 and 2 Power Stations, within the Fuel Route team.

Who You Are

To be eligible for this scheme, you need to be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Maths, Physics, Science or Engineering. Our selection process uses a strengths-based approach to showcase your skills and motivations, focusing on individual strengths to enhance engagement and success in the workplace. You must have the right to work in the UK. While sponsorship may be possible, EDF reserves the right to prioritise applicants who already have the right to work in the UK.

Security Vetting: To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which ordinarily requires residency in the UK for at least three of the past five years.

Pay, Benefits And Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £24,500 per annum, the package includes a market-leading pension scheme and customizable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more. EDF is a Disability Confident employer and will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Application Note

We anticipate significant interest in this industrial placement scheme, so please don’t delay—apply today. Join us and find your success at EDF.

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