Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

EDF Energy; Seaton Carew; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

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Job summary

EDF Energy offers an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship that combines paid work with study. You’ll spend the first two years at the National College for Nuclear in Somerset earning a BTEC Level 3, with a starting salary of 17,606.

In years 3 and 4 you’ll gain hands-on experience at Hartlepool nuclear power station, building practical engineering skills. The programme provides specialist maintenance training, mentoring, and a clear path into engineered roles with future career

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Two science or technical subjects among GCSEs or equivalent.
• Enthusiasm for engineering and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Specialist training in maintenance and operations within the nuclear industry.
• Support and guidance from experienced mentors and engineering teams.
• Development of technical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Opportunities to apply learning to real engineering challenges.
• A clear pathway into skilled engineering roles with future career development opportunities.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English and two science/technical subjects

Job description

EDF Energy offers an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship that combines paid work with study. You’ll spend the first two years at the National College for Nuclear in Somerset earning a BTEC Level 3, with a starting salary of 17,606.

In years 3 and 4 you’ll gain hands-on experience at Hartlepool nuclear power station, building practical engineering skills. The programme provides specialist maintenance training, mentoring, and a clear path into engineered roles with future career