Our programmes include Engineering, Chemistry, DevOps, Business and Project Controls
Recognised qualification, competitive salary and benefits
Join our 21-month training programme and develop a range of transferable skills, whilst studying for a recognised business qualification.
Our 5-year Degree Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to learn about nuclear power plant chemisty and gain a BSc Degree.
Study for a Level 4 DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship whilst learning how we operate our cloud platforms, Azure and AWS, to support our business.
This 3-year scheme offers the opportunity to study for a Degree in Electrical Engineering, whilst developing skills and experience within our EDF Renewables business.
Join our 4-year training programme and spend time at our power stations based across the UK, learning from our engineering experts.
Working within our EDF Renewables business, you’ll spend 2 years following the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health standard to achieve this level 3 apprenticeship.
Our 4-year Degree Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to work on our pioneering project at Hinkley Point C, whilst studying for a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Over the course of 3 years you'll experience ground-breaking projects, whilst working towards your Level 3 Project Controls qualification.
Train as a Radiation Protection Technician and ensure the ongoing safe operation of our nuclear facilities. During this 2-year scheme you'll also gain a Level 2 Radiation Protection qualification.
In addition to hands-on experience and qualifications, you’ll be part of a community, receiving support from our managers and training teams, as well as building relationships for life.
We check your eligibility against the qualification criteria for the programme.
This explores your strengths: what you can do, as well as what you enjoy doing.
A strengths-based interview with one of our Recruiters.
A variety of assessments to provide us with a well-rounded view of your strengths and development areas.
Our apprentice programmes
The recognised qualification you'll gain from our specialist training providers, provides the perfect foundation for your practical experience.
You’ll be involved in projects that make a real impact to our business and, whatever your skills area, you’ll be contributing towards EDF’s goal to help Britain achieve Net Zero.
Jamie Jones, Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice
Many Apprentices go on to become qualified engineers and leaders. Whatever your ambition, your training opens the door to a variety of opportunities at EDF.
We’re proud to offer a flexible benefits package that supports your wellbeing, financial security and allows you to enjoy your time away from work.
Lucas Smith, Business Apprentice
Get out of the classroom and learn a valuable set of skills to set you up for life, such as communication, team work, relationship building and problem solving.
Annie Nash, Supply Chain Apprentice
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. It’s a powerful statement of our intent to make sure we’re about the people who work with us – a rich and unique mix of backgrounds and experiences that’s vital to shaping a strong and fresh-thinking organisation like ours.
At EDF we will not tolerate any behaviour that does not uphold our Everyone’s Welcome vision.
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We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain's biggest generator of zero carbon electricity(1). But with size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.
If not please visit our FAQ page, where you'll find information about Right to Work in the UK and our selection process.
You can also contact our Early Careers Recruitment team at YourFuture@edfenergy.com.
UK Fuel Mix disclosure information, published by Government Department BEIS, recognises electricity from wind, solar and nuclear fuel produces zero carbon dioxide emissions at the point of generation.
The zero-carbon electricity purchased is supplied to the National Grid. Customers receive electricity via the National Grid, not directly from zero-carbon generators.
The below table summarises zero-carbon generation by company demonstrating EDF generating 34.3%. The data supporting the table below and the % values is sourced from a mixture of industry settlement data and the UK government renewable obligation database.
| ZERO-CARBON GENERATION SUMMARY BY COMPANY | 2021 | 2021 | |
| Supplier name | zero-carbon | GWh of zero-carbon electricity generation | % of overall zero-carbon electricity generation |
| EDF | zero-carbon | 34,230 | 34.3% |
| CENTRICA | zero-carbon | 8,248 | 8.3% |
| RWE | zero-carbon | 3,958 | 4.0% |
| E.on | zero-carbon | 982 | 1.0% |
| SSE | zero-carbon | 4,770 | 4.8% |
| ScottishPower | zero-carbon | 3,792 | 3.8% |
| Drax | zero-carbon | - | - |
| Orsted | zero-carbon | 7,798 | 7.8% |
| EPH | zero-carbon | - | - |
| Equinor | zero-carbon | 1,018 | 1.0% |
| Vattenfall | zero-carbon | 1,468 | 1.5% |
| Fred Olsen Renewables | zero-carbon | 698 | 0.7% |
| Macquarie | zero-carbon | 2,926 | 2.9% |
| Ventient Energy | zero-carbon | 482 | 0.5% |
| Statkraft | zero-carbon | 303 | 0.3% |
| Eneco | zero-carbon | 309 | 0.3% |
| Falck Renewables | zero-carbon | 201 | 0.2% |
| RES | zero-carbon | 228 | 0.2% |
| SGRE | zero-carbon | 215 | 0.2% |
| Greencoat | zero-carbon | 581 | 0.6% |
| Community Windpower | zero-carbon | 283 | 0.3% |
| OTHER | zero-carbon | 27,229 | 27.3% |
| TOTAL | zero-carbon | 99,772 | 100% |