Supply Chain Graduate

A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero.

Join our Nuclear Supply Chain Graduate programme where you’ll experience different areas of Supply Chain, in both Nuclear Operations (Operational Nuclear Power Plants) and in Hinkley Point C (construction of the New Nuclear Power Plant). Make an immediate impact, powering the nation today, whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.

"During my scheme training I was presented with endless opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills in all areas of the HPC Supply Chain. This has allowed me to gain experience in aspects such as procurement, contract administration, forecasting contract costs and Contractor Relationship Management, all whilst being involved in such a unique, large-scale project. This has provided me with a very good foundation as I now begin my career as a Commercial Manager at HPC." Jasmin, Commercial Manager HPC

What is the Nuclear Supply Chain Graduate Scheme?

Embark on a transformative two-year training programme, where you’ll see how a wide range of suppliers provide works, goods and services to support the safe construction, operation and defueling of our nuclear power stations. How do we select and develop them to ensure we deliver to our Safety, Quality, Time and Cost targets? That is part of the job of our Supply Chain teams.

You’ll be exposed to Supply Chain’s work, ensuring continual improvement in a major infrastructure construction project and nuclear operating context, as well as giving you an opportunity to understand wider strategic business challenges.

Pay, culture and benefits:

• Salary of £33,000, market-leading pension scheme and annual performance bonus
• 28 days’ annual leave
• Flexible benefits package
• Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services 

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
  
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
  
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

Training, development and support for you:

We’re passionate about your development and offer a tailored training path that will help develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours, both during the scheme and in your future career.

Completing rotations within Supply Chain teams across Nuclear Operations and Hinkley Point C, means you’ll gain an insight into the operation of a large utility company as well as commercial and supplier/Supply Chain management in a highly-regulated business undergoing significant transformation.

You’ll develop your strategic and operational skills as you support the delivery of tangible benefits to the organisation through live projects.

During the programme, you’ll work towards gaining a Level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply practices through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), an industry wide recognised qualification. This qualification will provide you with a broad understanding, tools and insight to best practice in procurement and supply that you’ll be able to apply immediately in your workplace at EDF. You’ll be in good hands as the Nuclear Operations Supply Chain team has held the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Procurement Excellence Programme award at the highest level of Platinum since 2013!

Head to www.edfenergy.com/careers/graduates for more information about the scheme structure, our culture and graduate life at EDF.

Where you’ll work:

Throughout the programme, you’ll be based at either Gloucester (Nuclear Operations office) or Bristol/Bridgwater (Hinkley Point C offices). As well as spending the majority of your time working out of your host office you’ll also spend a minimum of three months on rotation at the other business unit (Nuclear Operations/HPC) to give you the wider business appreciation. This will give you the opportunity to make amazing memories!

We value work-life balance and understand the importance of personal lives, which is why we offer a supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. With ample opportunities to network and learn, this journey promises to be one you'll cherish.

To join our team you’ll need:

• On track to achieve or will have already achieved a 2:2 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification in disciplines such as Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Geography (although others may be considered for particularly strong candidates)
• You’ll have a professional outlook with commercial awareness
• Self-motivated, analytical and cool under pressure, you’ll combine technical knowledge (specifically MS Office) with great all-round people skills
• A self-starter, a problem solver with a questioning attitude and desire to succeed
• Due to the different operational shift patterns a full UK driving licence will be required 
• 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 3 of the last 5 years.

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you! We use a strengths-based approach to let you shine and showcase your skills and what truly brings you joy. We believe that embracing our   individual strengths lies at the heart of engagement and the motivation to succeed and excel in our at work. We’re here to guide you and you’ll find helpful tips and advice about the application process and assessment centre dates on our graduate web pages.

The closing date for applications is Friday 29th September. We advise you to apply as early as possible.

Join us. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero.