Mechanical Engineer Graduate Programme: Launch Your Career in Nuclear Energy

3 days ago


Leiston, Suffolk, United Kingdom EDF Full time
About the Programme

At EDF, we're committed to helping Britain achieve Net Zero. Our Science and Engineering Graduate Programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the nuclear energy industry.

What You'll Do

As a Mechanical Engineer Graduate, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including:

  • Preparing fire strategies for buildings at our power stations
  • Working in the Fuel Route, Outage and Investment Delivery team
  • Understanding of the preparations for operating HPC when complete
  • Working on site at a power station, supporting graphite inspections

You'll also have the chance to contribute to different projects throughout the programme and gain experience in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Training and Development

We're committed to your growth and offer a tailored training path to enhance your skills and knowledge. You'll have access to a range of training courses, including:

  • Nuclear fundamentals
  • EPR (European Pressurised Reactor) systems
  • Communications
  • Health & safety

Our programme is accredited with a number of professional institutions, and we'll support you to gain chartership with the relevant professional body.

What We Offer

As a Mechanical Engineer Graduate at EDF, you'll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

  • A starting salary of £37,500
  • A market-leading pension scheme
  • Electric vehicle leasing
  • Gym membership
  • Health insurance
  • Product discounts
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Technology vouchers
  • Season ticket loans
  • Enhanced parental leave

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

Our Culture

We're 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, and we give you the freedom to pursue a career that's unique to you.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in nuclear energy, the power generation industry, and technology. You'll need to have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, as well as a keen ability to solve technical problems.

You must meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which generally requires you to have been a UK resident for at least 3 of the last 5 years.



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