Our Graduate programmes will open for applications in autumn 2023.
Read top tips from our graduates to help you succeed during the selection process.
Our programmes include Engineering, Data & Tech and Business
Competitive salary and benefits
Programmes last from 15 months to 3 years
Our energy industry graduate schemes
Commercial
Develop your business acumen within our Customers business area, helping our customers save energy, reduce their bill and carbon footprint.
Commercial (Renewable Energy)
Experience the business world of renewable energy, developing wind power, solar and battery storage technology.
Data and Tech
Develop specialist skills to build a career as a data scientist or software engineer, using our award-winning digital tools and learning from our experts.
Design Engineering
Join our Instrumentation and Control Design Engineering programme and be part of the UK's new nuclear programme.
Engineering
(Renewable Energy)
Join our Renewable Energy business and help develop, build and operate renewable technologies.
Finance
Over the course of three years, you’ll experience our different Finance teams and study for your CIMA qualification.
Nuclear Security
Join our Nuclear Security training programme and develop your skills whilst helping to protect EDF and ensure the safety of the future nuclear industry.
Procurement
Learn about ‘best-in-class’ supply chain management, as you help develop and manage a suite of contracts to support our ambition to help Britain achieve Net Zero.
Science & Engineering
We're recruiting talented engineers and technical minds to help us generate low carbon energy and build a sustainable future.
Supply Chain
Over two years you’ll learn about the critical work of our Supply Chain teams in the nuclear operating context and on a major infrastructure project.
Our application process is designed
to bring out the best in you
1. Online application - we check your eligibility against the qualification criteria for the programme.
2. Online situational strengths assessment - this explores your strengths: what you can do, as well as what you enjoy doing.
3. Online numerical reasoning assessment - you’ll be presented with a range of job-related situations that involve numerical calculations.
4. Telephone interview - a strengths-based interview with one of our Recruiters.
5. Assessment centre - a variety of assessments to provide us with a well-rounded view of your strengths and development areas.
Our training programmes
Find out more about the range of training opportunities we offer across EDF
Guidance for your application
Find out more about the stages of the EDF assessment process
Advice from our Graduates
We asked our Graduates to share their top tips with you to succeed during the selection process
What's the EDF graduate scheme like?
Life-long Learning
We offer continuous learning and development opportunities throughout your career at EDF. Whether that’s through LinkedIn Learning, EDF’s ‘MyLearning Hub’, our Mentoring scheme or a Talent programme, we’re proud to create an environment for everyone to be the best version of themselves.
"I’ve been blessed with a great mentor who is graciously guiding me in my career and life. We have fortnightly catch-ups that have enabled me to gain clarity and understand what it is I’d like to achieve in my early career."
Lisa Kaigutha, Science & Engineering Graduate
"I joined the Young Professionals Network and have enjoyed participating in a number of talks from leaders both internally and externally to EDF. I’m also a member of the Women’s Network, where I’ve met amazing women and new role models from across the business."
Aimee Williams, Commercial Graduate
A culture of diversity and inclusion
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.
Reward & Benefits
Work is just one part of our lives and at EDF we’re dedicated to providing our people with a flexible benefits package that supports their wellbeing, financial security and allows them to enjoy their time away from work.
"I appreciate the market-leading pension scheme as it helps me plan and invest for my future. I also find the Employee ‘WOW points’ useful as I can earn and spend them with a variety of retailers ranging from supermarkets to travel."
Danica Apaya, Finance Graduate
"Through EDF I’ve become a STEM Ambassador and attended the Cheltenham Science Festival to engage with the public about nuclear power. I’ve presented to young children about life as an engineer on a nuclear power station, which was very rewarding. I also support an educational charity, by giving sessions on my work at EDF and advice on how to get graduate roles."
Jenny Upton, Science & Engineering Graduate
Giving back
Employees are given two days each year to take part in volunteering activities to support the communities where we work and live.
We also work in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK to support men and their families affected by this disease.
"I love being able to work flexibly and spend more time with those I love. Working from home had a huge impact in the winter months when I took a longer lunch break and made the most of the daytime!"
Rachael Shuttleworth, Renewables Engineering Graduate
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Experienced hire opportunities
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How we're helping Britain achieve Net Zero
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.
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