Nuclear Supply Chain Graduate Programme

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company is seeking graduates for its Nuclear Supply Chain Graduate program in England. This two-year program offers a salary of £35,000 per annum, hands-on experience in procurement and contract management, and the opportunity to earn a CIPS Level 4 Diploma. Candidates should have a relevant degree and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This role is essential for supporting the UK's journey to net zero.

Benefits

Potential annual bonus

Market-leading pension scheme

Customizable benefits like gym membership and tech vouchers

Qualifications

• Achieving or expecting a 2:2 or higher degree in supply chain and logistics, business management, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential for team collaboration.
• Analytical skills required for forecasting and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and contract administration across nuclear sites.
• Forecast contract costs and manage supplier relationships.
• Contribute to strategic sourcing and supply chain transformation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in relevant disciplines

Job description

Overview

Looking to shape the future of energy while building a career that's unique to you? At EDF, Success is Personal. Here, you'll learn from experts, develop key skills and help Britain achieve net zero. The Nuclear Supply Chain Graduate programme provides the opportunity to explore multiple areas of Supply Chain, from Governance to Contract Management and Procurement. It offers the learning and development culture needed to gain responsibility and add real value while building strong relationships.

"The Nuclear Supply Chain Graduate programme has provided the opportunity to explore multiple areas of Supply Chain, from Governance to Contract Management and Procurement. This has allowed me to understand the aspects of work I enjoy, and the career route I wish to pursue. The strong learning and development culture of EDF created the perfect environment to develop both my hard and soft skills, enabling me to gain responsibility and add real value to my teams, whilst building strong relationships - all while genuinely enjoying the journey. This programme allowed me to acquire the skill set required for a full-time role as a Commercial Manager on HPC, where I will continue my career progression" - George, Nuclear Supply Chain Graduate.

The Opportunity

Alongside earning a salary of £35,000 per annum, you’ll work towards gaining a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, fully funded by EDF. This industry-recognised qualification will equip you with the tools and insight to apply best practice in Procurement and Supply from day one. This two-year programme offers rotations across our Nuclear New Build site (Hinkley Point C), as well as our operating stations and central Supply Chain Office based at Gloucester. You'll gain exposure to procurement, contract management, forecasting, supplier development and strategic business challenges. You'll be supported by mentors and industry experts as you build your confidence and technical capabilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Supply Chain 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.

• Support procurement and contract administration across nuclear sites
• Forecast contract costs and manage supplier relationships
• Contribute to strategic sourcing and supply chain transformation
• Rotate across business units to gain wider commercial insight
• Work on live projects that deliver tangible benefits to EDF

Your Work Location

You’ll be based at one of our offices in Gloucester, Bristol or Bridgwater, spending up to 6 months of the programme supporting another business unit (Nuclear Operations or HPC) in order to expand your knowledge and experience of the Nuclear Industry.

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a bachelor’s or master’s degree (2:2 or higher) in disciplines such as supply chain and logistics, business management, economics, mathematics, finance or geography. Other degrees may be considered for strong candidates. You’ll need a professional outlook, commercial awareness, and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. A full UK driving licence is required due to potential operational shift patterns.

At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyone's Welcome. We encourage and embrace how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. While sponsorship may be a possibility, we reserve the right to give priority to those who already have the right to work in the UK.

Security Vetting

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Clearance (SC), which will ordinarily require you to have British nationality for the last five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of at least £35,000 per annum, there is potential for an annual bonus and a market-leading pension scheme. Your package will include customizable 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. As a Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

We anticipate significant interest in this graduate programme, so please don’t delay, apply today!

Our virtual assessment centre will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025.

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Additional Information

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