Mechanical Engineer Graduate

EDF Energy; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking candidates for its Mechanical Engineer Graduate Programme in Gloucester. This 16-month program offers a salary of £37,500 per annum, professional registration support, and opportunities to work on significant projects in the nuclear energy sector. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a passion for energy technology. The role includes rotating placements and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Potential annual bonus

Market-leading pension scheme

Customizable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Qualifications

• Expecting to achieve a 2:2 or higher in relevant engineering degree.
• Comfortable with hands-on technical and safety justifications.
• Ability to contribute to real-world projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical and safety justifications for modifications to pipework systems.
• Prepare fire protection strategies for nuclear power station buildings.
• Oversee the overhaul of steam turbines during maintenance shutdowns.
• Support the commissioning of safety-critical systems at Hinkley Point C.
• Model gas flows and temperatures within nuclear reactor cores.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interest in nuclear energy and technology

Education

Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Mechanical Engineer Graduate Programme

Looking to launch your engineering career with purpose? At EDF, Success is Personal. That means your journey is yours to shape - and we're here to support you every step of the way. Join our Science and Engineering Graduate Programme and you'll gain the skills, experience and confidence to build a career that's uniquely yours - all while helping Britain achieve net zero.

The programme has been a steep learning curve and provided many great challenges and learning opportunities along the way. Whenever I had questions or needed help with my understanding, I have felt comfortable asking any of my more experienced colleagues, who have always been more than happy to spend time helping and coaching me. - Henry, Mechanical Engineer

The Opportunity

Alongside earning a salary of £37,500 per annum, you\'ll work towards professional registration with institutions such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and others - fully supported by us.

Over the course of this 16-month programme, you\'ll rotate through a variety of placements across our nuclear business. You\'ll gain hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and contribute to real-world projects - from turbine overhauls to reactor core modelling.

You\'ll help shape the future of clean energy in the UK, working on projects that matter and building a career with real impact.

What You\'ll Be Doing

As a Mechanical Engineering Graduate at EDF, you\'ll gain hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that support the UK's journey to net zero

• Complete technical and safety justifications for modifications to pipework systems
• Prepare fire protection strategies for nuclear power station buildings
• Oversee the overhaul of steam turbines during maintenance shutdowns
• Support the commissioning of safety-critical systems at Hinkley Point C
• Model gas flows and temperatures within nuclear reactor cores

Your Work Location

You\'ll be based at one of our key sites - Gloucester, Bristol, Bridgwater, Hartlepool or Sizewell - with the flexibility to rotate across locations depending on your placements. Most roles require 3-5 days per week on site. We\'ll support you with practical and financial help to make these moves as smooth as possible.

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor\'s or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering. You\'ll also need strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a genuine interest in nuclear energy and technology.

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 past five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of at least £37,500 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, 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 definitions of what it means to succeed. That\'s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that\'s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal - it\'s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we\'re 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 will support applicants requiring adjustments.

We anticipate significant interest in this graduate scheme - so please don\'t delay, apply today!

Our Virtual Assessment Centre will take place on 11th December.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

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Success is personal. It\'s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we\'ll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.