Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship - Heysham 1 and 2 - 2027 - Site-based - Morecambe, UK

EDF Energy; Nether Kellet; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 19 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Résumé du poste

EDF Energy invites you to join its four-year Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, where you earn while you learn. The first two years are spent at the National College for Nuclear in Somerset, developing practical mechanical, electrical and instrumentation skills, before moving to Heysham 1 or Heysham 2 to complete the programme.

Starting salary is £17,606 per year with a market-leading pension and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English and two science or technical subjects.
• Enthusiastic individuals with an interest in engineering, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude towards developing new skills.

Formation

GCSEs (Maths, English and two science or technical subjects)

Description du poste

environments, while living in outstanding student accommodation. Along the way, you'll build confidence, develop independence and learn alongside other apprentices starting their careers in the industry. In years 3 and 4, you'll put your learning into practice at either our Heysham 1 or Heysham 2 nuclear power station, working alongside experienced professionals and gaining real-world experience. By the end of the programme, you'll have achieved recognised qualifications and developed the skills needed for a rewarding career in engineering.

What Youll Experience

• 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 your learning to real engineering challenges
• A clear pathway into skilled engineering roles with future career development opportunities

Who You Are

• You’ll have (or be predicted to achieve) five
• GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English and two science or technical subjects.

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with an interest in engineering, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude towards developing new skills.

Security Vetting

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the last five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of 17,606 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more. At EDF, we believe there are multiple

Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship - Heysham 1 and 2 - 2027 - Morecambe, UK

About the Role At EDF, Success is Personal. Our Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship is more than just a job. Earn while you learn, spend your first two years at the National College for Nuclear in Somerset, and gain the skills, qualifications and experience needed for a successful engineering career. You'll develop valuable engineering skills and help deliver Britain's low-carbon energy future.

The Opportunity and Work Location

This four-year apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to complete an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship and achieve a BTEC Level 3 qualification, with a starting salary of 17,606. You'll spend your first two years at the National College for Nuclear based in Somerset, developing practical engineering skills in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation trade disciplines at our industry-leading facilities, including virtual reality, definitions of success. Thats why we offer you the freedom to develop a career thats unique to you. Here, Success is Personal its your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF

Everyone is welcome at EDF; were committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to tell us about any support they may need. Should you disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria, youll be progressed to the first stage of the selection process. Some of our roles at EDF attract large volumes of applications. When this happens, well apply the Disability Confident schemes guidance on taking practical and appropriate steps to select disabled candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Our Recruitment Process

We'll guide you through every stage and keep you updated along the way. You'll be supported by real people, with opportunities to ask questions, learn more and receive feedback where possible.

Applications close on 30 October 2026. Successful candidates will join the programme in early September 2027.

Join us and find your success at EDF where Success is Personal. #SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #DestinationNuclear #LI-Onsite Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transitiontowards An ElectricBritain.