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Join our nuclear family

Our nuclear family brings together our teams working across the nuclear lifecycle. Whether you’re passionate about becoming a nuclear specialist, developing the next generation of stations, or supporting our existing fleet, there’s a place for you here, in our nuclear family.

Nuclear Operations

Want to be at the forefront of generating clean energy? Or part of the team rethinking end of life for our power stations? Join Nuclear Operations.

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Hinkley
Point C

Be part of the nuclear renaissance as we develop the UK’s first nuclear power station in 25 years, built on state-of-the-art technology, at Hinkley Point C.

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Nuclear Services

Want to become a nuclear specialist? Join technical experts, engineers, and project managers at Nuclear Services and work across the nuclear family.   

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UK EPR Engineering

Passionate about design and engineering? Join the team designing new nuclear projects, working with peers across the world, at EDF EPR Engineering.

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Train to become a Nuclear Control Room Operator

Whether your experience comes from engineering, operations, the Armed Forces or another safety-critical environment, discover how your skills could transfer into a Nuclear Control Room Operator role at Hinkley Point C.

Career opportunities for Service leavers

Your experience has already taken you far. Now take it somewhere new. 

Build on your transferable skills at EDF and shape a career where you can keep growing, contributing and making a difference.

Our nuclear family values

What brings our nuclear family together is a shared commitment to nuclear safety, support for one another, and a culture that encourages everyone to succeed.

Shared values

Our strong safety culture is what bonds our nuclear family. It creates an open, collaborative, environment where every opinion is valued and everyone feels confident to speak up.

Supportive culture

Our nuclear family provides a place where everyone feels supported - both at work and beyond - and where each person's skills are valued, no matter their background or experience.

Career development

The size and breadth of the nuclear family offers career opportunities like nowhere else. Whether you want to move up, down, or along the lifecycle, there's a role for you in the nuclear family.

Join our talent community

Curious about joining EDF? Can’t see a job to apply for right now? Join our Talent Community to showcase your CV to our in-house resourcing team. 

You’ll also receive email updates featuring EDF news, employee experiences, blogs, job application tips, and career opportunities.

Destination Nuclear

The nuclear industry offers some of the most exciting and inspiring work out there, with a breadth of projects spanning the nuclear lifecycle.

We’ve joined forces with a team of leading nuclear companies, organisations, and educational institutions, working together to promote the many advantages of a career in nuclear and to nurture the next generation of nuclear talent.

With more than two thirds of people already having the transferable skills needed to work in a nuclear role, find out more about the opportunities available and where you fit in.

Discover Destination Nuclear

Are you returning to work following a career break?

Working in partnership with STEM Returners, we’re excited to support talented STEM professionals back into the workplace.

We’re offering paid placement opportunities across our Nuclear business, with flexible working options to help you achieve a balance between career and home life, and to ensure your smooth transition back into work.

If you’ve had a break of 12 months or more, and you’re looking to restart your career, or transfer your skills into a new industry, find out more about our programme and apply for a placement.

Placement opportunities

Early career opportunities in nuclear

Graduates

Join our Graduate scheme and you'll make an immediate impact, powering the nation today, whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.

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Placements

Join an Industrial Placement and gain an insight into life at EDF. Discover what it's like to work in the energy industry during a paid 12-month placement.

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Apprenticeships

Join one of our exciting Apprenticeships and develop the skills you need to build a great career, whilst being a pioneer of a more sustainable future for our planet.

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Our EDF culture and values

At EDF we understand that everyone has a different definition of success. That’s why we’ve set our clear values to support you on your career path.

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Change is in our power

Together, we crack the complex. We’re proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. And we believe we can do even more.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

At EDF, we do right by each other, fostering an inclusive and supportive culture. Our goal is for every person to thrive – everyone is welcome.

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Flexible rewards and benefits

Work is just one part of our lives and we’re dedicated to providing a flexible benefits package that enables you to enjoy your time away from work.

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