Supply Chain Industrial Placement

At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Supply Chain Industrial Placement and you’ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero.

 
“My placement in the HPC Supply Chain Directorate has been the most rewarding start to my professional career, having gained written and verbal communication skills, organisation and time management that will underpin my future employment. Surrounded by an amazing team of experienced colleagues, I have learnt how to negotiate, influence and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment. The collaborative and innovative culture extends across EDF, which I experienced when connecting with colleagues from other business units, and volunteering for the Women’s Network.” Jolie Revitt, Supply Chain Directorate Industrial Placement.

What does this Supply Chain opportunity offer you?

Launch your career in Supply Chain with our customised training programme. Taking on a real job at a junior level, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience while being mentored by highly skilled professionals.

Joining EDF's Supply Chain Placements means becoming a key player in our Supply Chain Teams. You'll be an integral part of daily operations, contributing to the enhancement of our Supply Chain function while mastering the essential procedural and contractual elements of the operational process.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary of £23,250 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from electric vehicle leasing to gym membership, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, season ticket loans to enhanced parental leave.

At EDF, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. 

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background. 

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. 

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. There’s no single definition — it's about individuality. That’s why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

Training, development, and support for you 

Over the course of this 12-month programme, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in hands-on learning, working on real-world challenges that directly impact the energy industry. Most of your learning will be on the job, supported by your mentor and the teams around you. You’ll have a chance to apply your academic training to genuine industry problems while completing modules that contribute towards your degree.

You'll gain in-depth experience within a Supply Chain department at a nuclear power plant or within a major construction project . You’ll learn about systems vital to the smooth operation of Supply Chain, including safety protocols, technical governance, quality assurance, analysis, communication strategies, and IT systems. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to see how other departments  function , expanding your understanding of the broader industry.

During your placement, you could be involved in projects that focus on improving safety through communication campaigns and training initiatives, developing advanced analytical methods to optimise Supply Chain performance or taking part in negotiating and preparing contractors for major projects and enhancing overall operations.

We’re here to support you throughout the process and you’ll find helpful tips and advice here: https://www.edfenergy.com/careers/early-careers.

The key roles of the Supply Chain teams are:

Commercial Delivery teams

• Attend and minute Supplier Performance and Risk Reduction meetings, Updating and raising communications within the contract management systems (CEMAR), Receipting completed works (SAP), Maintaining the Contract Workspace (Teamcenter), Updating commercial reporting tools and contract terms and conditions.

Client team 

• The Client Team works to support the activities of the Commercial Delivery Teams by capturing and tracking actions, Supporting the analysis of data through the design and maintenance of reporting dashboards using PowerBI and similar tools, working to improve communications throughout the team by maintaining intranet pages and coordinating “lunchtime learning” sessions, Supporting the team in the delivery of improvements to ways of working, supporting meetings with key stakeholders like the Office for Nuclear Regulation, and ensuring accurate minutes of meetings and actions are captured, and engaging in activities related to risk management. 

For an idea of the type of work you could do, recent students have supported the development of the Supply Chain’s data strategy, created automated reporting using PowerBI to support Executive and Board reporting, enhanced insight in Supplier Relationship Management, supported with Regulatory engagement and helped deliver strategic and people updates. You’ll also get great exposure to the whole team, a good understanding of the contract lifecycle, complex contractual interfaces, and the opportunity to network and develop stakeholder management and commercial and contractual skills.

Head to our Careers website for more information about life at EDF.

Your work location: 

Depending on your skill set and development ambitions you will be offered a placement in the Client Team, or a Commercial Delivery Team located in Bristol, Bridgwater or HPC Site (Transport to HPC site will be provided from a number of collection points).  

Who you are

We are looking for candidates who are on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Sciences or Supply Chain. You should possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with a genuine desire to learn and develop new capabilities. A questioning attitude, good teamwork, and effective communication skills are also essential qualities we seek.

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace. 

Closing date

We are anticipating significant interest in this role and the advert will be closed once we have received a suitable number of applications so don’t delay, apply today!!

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

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