Training Instructor

As a Training Instructor, you will be employed within EDF’s Nuclear Skills Alliance (NSA), a collaboration between Nuclear Operations and Nuclear New Build (NNB), providing technical skills and knowledge for various phases of the nuclear lifecycle. You do not need nuclear experience, but either a Mechanical, Electrical or I&C Engineering/Technician background would be beneficial. Think you’re ready to step into the nuclear industry, then apply today!

As well as the technical training required for your role you will also receive training to become a Fleet Certified Instructor (FCI), so while prior experience in training may be beneficial it is by no means essential.

There are three opportunities available: Gloucester Business Park, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.

Gloucester Business Park & Hinkley Point C: Reporting into the Eng & Tech Training Group Head, the Training Instructor will be responsible for delivering key engineering and scientific fundamentals training to people across the business.
As well as delivering the training, they will ensure that the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) is applied by regularly evaluating the effectiveness of training courses, acting on trainee feedback and ensuring training materials are kept up to date, ensuring technical accuracy and quality and exploring opportunities to make the training as engaging and rewarding for trainees as possible. They will also be responsible for taking ownership of Training Requests, as well as representing the team in training committee meetings.

Sizewell C: As a key member of the NSA and Sizewell C Training Team, the Training Instructor will be actively involved in all stages of the systematic approach to training using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). You’ll have the opportunity to use your experience to establish the training and competency arrangements for the project.
Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy.  Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project is currently in construction on site at Sizewell. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

Pay, benefits and culture…

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

We have 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 enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans. 

At EDF UK, 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. 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. 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 employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing…

• Completing FCI Training, learning to apply the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT).
• Learning, developing, training, and gaining experience in engineering and other key areas.
• Delivering training to up to 20 people at a time, as well as coaching and mentoring trainees when needed to support learning.
• Acting as course coordinator for assigned training area(s).
• Evaluating the effectiveness of training courses and seeking innovative ways to improve them.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for training/programme area(s) and demonstrating a deep understanding of the relevant company standards.
• Ensuring company values, safety, and Operating Experience (safety occurrence reports) are embedded throughout the training delivery, training material and lesson plans.
• Communicating with line managers across the existing fleet of UK power stations for the successful development of competence within their staff.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and SMEs for development and updates of material.
• Communicating with external contractors (if required), to provide training support services.
• Fully contributing to the business plan of the NSA and to support the achievement of company organisational goals.

Who you are…

A relevant training qualification would be needed for this. You will have experience in deploying effective training methodologies (Systematic Approach to Training). Along with experience in training, learning and continual improvement processes. Do you have experience of promoting training across a large, complex major project organisation. Are you able to lead training projects and have knowledge of external training standards and procedures.

An understanding and experience of modern learning methods, as well as experience in utilising technology for training delivery. You will have the ability to multi-task and juggle different priorities, working well independently with the capability to influence.

Either a Mechanical, Electrical or I&C Engineering/Technician background would be beneficial.

In addition, we are looking for someone who:

• Has good interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Has a thirst for learning and able to get to grips with fundamental Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.
• Enjoys working in a team, but also able to work on own projects.
• Can remain calm and customer focused, as well as takes charge and drives projects forward.
• You are willing and able to travel when required to deliver relevant training away from your base location.

For any questions or queries regarding this role, please get in touch with: megan.gilder@edfenergy.com

Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.

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