Jobs and training at Sizewell C

“I’m happy because I’ve got skills that I’d never have got before. I can stand out from the crowd and I’m proud to say what I do."

When Amy Scone signed up for one of Bylor’s lifting apprenticeships at Hinkley Point C, she didn’t even know if she liked heights. Now she can regularly be seen 40 metres above ground level getting in the 1,000 hours on the tower cranes she needs to get her ‘blue card’ qualification.

“It’s changed everything for me. I’m more motivated and that has filtered through to everyday life. I bought a house last year so in the evenings I work on that and I study."

After 10 years as a bricklayer, Sam Shaw, Commercial Apprentice at Hinkley Point C, wanted to move into a managerial role. Nothing came of it until he spotted his current role on a job advertisement website and decided to go for it, even though he was worried he didn’t have the skills to be a quantity surveyor at that time.

“I chose the nuclear industry because it would give me the hands on experience I wanted. I believe it is the most interesting industry in today’s modern society.”

Manon joined Sizewell B as an Engineering Maintenance Apprentice and following her graduation is now a Process Computing Engineer. The role of a Process Computing Engineer involves complex fault finding, ensuring that the primary safety system is well maintained and that documents are kept up to date.

“The Visitor Centre is a great way for people to meet Sizewell employees and to see and experience the business first hand.”

Before joining EDF Energy’s graduate program, Katie studied a Master’s in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience at Manchester University and taught Maths and Physics in a secondary school for two years. She joined the nuclear industry following a work experience placement with EDF Energy’s Nuclear New Build business.

“I chose to work in the nuclear industry to be able to do my bit towards having a positive impact on climate change and to ensure the lights are kept on all year round.”

Gary joined the EDF Energy Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship in 2015 and is completing his training on site at Sizewell B. A typical day for Gary involves routine maintenance of electrical equipment such as the switchgear, actuators, motor checks, transformers and occasionally fault finding jobs associated with equipment control circuits.

“I enjoy everything about it! It’s great going out with drivers and supporting deliveries. I also love learning about construction and it’s exciting to be part of building Hinkley Point C.”

From picking orders to liaising with carriers, Finn Cavanagh enjoys everything about his job as General Storeman with Bylor at Hinkley Point C. It’s Finn’s first permanent role and he landed it after doing work experience in Bylor’s stores as part of EDF Energy’s supported traineeship programme.