Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship - Sizewell B - 2027 - Site-based - Leiston, UK

EDF Energy; Leiston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

electric vehicle leasing

discounted gym membership

life assurance

tech vouchers

experience days and more

Job summary

Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship – Sizewell B – 2027 – Leiston, UK. At EDF Energy, success is personal: earn while you learn and start your career in Britain's nuclear industry with on-the-job training and a clear development pathway.

You will spend the first two years at the National College for Nuclear in Somerset, gaining practical skills in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation trades, then progress through four years of hands-on experience at Sizewell B.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Maths, English and two science or technical subjects.
• Enthusiastic with an interest in engineering and a willingness to learn.
• Positive attitude towards developing new skills and completing an Assessment Centre.

Responsibilities

• Earn while you learn and complete a BTEC Level 3 qualification.
• Two years at the National College for Nuclear in Somerset learning practical skills.
• Develop mechanical, electrical and instrumentation trade competencies.
• Contribute to Britain's low-carbon energy future.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Education

GCSEs at Grade 4+ including Maths English and two science/technical subjects

Maths

English

Two science or technical subjects

Job description

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

Youll have (or be, predicted to achieve) five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English and two science or technical subjects. Were looking for enthusiastic individuals with an interest in engineering, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude towards developing new skills. If successful at the application and video interview stage, youll be invited to attend a face-to-face Assessment Centre, with the opportunity to progress to a final interview.

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

Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship – Sizewell B – 2027 – Leiston, 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. Youll 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. Youll 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 environments, offer you the freedom to develop a career thats unique to you. Here, Success is Personal its your journey, powered by us.

People and Inclusion

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, were 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. Youll 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.

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