Plant Efficiency Industrial Placement

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 the department at a nuclear power plant. You'll learn about systems vital to the smooth operation of Plant Efficiency, including safety protocols, technical governance, quality assurance, analysis, communication strategies, and IT systems. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to see how other departments within the power station 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 performance or taking part in negotiating and preparing contractors for major projects and enhancing overall operations.

During your placement, expect no two days to be the same. In Efficiency, much of your work will be solving problems, using logical thought processes to diagnose or give advice on plant wide scenarios.

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

We are looking for candidates who are on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. However, those in other disciplines who have strong real-life mechanical comprehension or have pursued thermodynamics modules have also been proven to thrive in this placement.

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.

At EDF UK success is personal. We don't define it, you do. Join our Plant Efficiency 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.

"Electricity is such a vital component in everyone's lives. It powers schools, businesses and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling." Priyanka, Science & Engineering Industrial Placement

What does this Plant Efficiency Placement opportunity offer you?

Launch your career in Plant Efficiency 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 Plant Efficiency Placements means become key support for our Procurement Engineering Team. You'll be an integral part of daily operations, contributing to the enhancement of our Plant Efficiency function while mastering the essential procedural and contractual elements of the operational process.

You'll be based at Heysham 1 Power Station, where you'll have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues focusing on Plant Efficiency Delivery. On the scheme, you'll have the chance to learn through hands-on experience under the guidance of highly skilled and experienced colleagues.

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.