At EDF UK success is personal.
We don't define it, you do.
Join our Nuclear Safety Group Industrial Placement and you'll achieve your career goals in the way you want to.
All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero.
"Electricity is such a vital component in everyone's lives.
It powers schools, businesses and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling." Priyanka, Science & Engineering Industrial Placement.
What does this Nuclear Safety Group opportunity offer you?
Joining EDF's Nuclear Safety Group Placements means become key support for our Nuclear Safety Team.
You'll be an integral part of daily operations, contributing towards safety reactor operation and compliance with our safety cases which is a key part of nuclear site license compliance.
You'll be based at one of the Heysham Power Stations, where you'll have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues focusing on safe reliable generation.
On the scheme, you'll have the chance to learn through hands-on experience under the guidance of highly skilled and experienced colleagues.
Pay, benefits and culture Alongside a starting salary of £23,250 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We're talking about everything from electric vehicle leasing to gym membership, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, season ticket loans to enhanced parental leave.
At EDF, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different.
Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort.
No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone's welcome.
We're on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background.
We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application.
Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation.
We understand that success means different things to different people.
There's no single definition — it's about individuality.
That's why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that's unique to you.
Because success is personal.
Training, development, and support for you Over this 12-month programme, most of what you learn will be on the job, with support from your mentor and the teams you work in.
You'll have the opportunity to apply your academic training to genuine problems that are faced in the energy industry.
The skills and experience gained on such a varied industrial placement offers you an introduction to a fast-paced, vital, and dynamic area.
Head to for more information about life at EDF.
Your work location You'll be based on site at one of the Heysham Power Stations, within the Nuclear Safety Group.
Who you are We are looking for candidates who are on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field (maths, physics, other science/engineering related).
You should possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with a genuine desire to learn and develop new capabilities.
A questioning attitude, good teamwork, and effective communication skills are also essential qualities we seek.
Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you.
We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you.
We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace.
Closing Date We are anticipating significant interest in this role and the advert will be closed once we have received a suitable number of applications so don't delay, apply today!!
Success is personal.
It's your journey, powered by us.
Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.