Job Details

This two-year programme combines practical experience with academic learning. You’ll work on the construction of Hinkley Point C in #Somerset – a project that will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.

You’ll complete placements across different teams, gaining insight into health and safety management on a major infrastructure project. Throughout your apprenticeship you will maintain a student IOSH status which will then progress to TechIOSH following successful apprenticeship completion.

Your Work Location

You’ll be based at Hinkley Point C in #Somerset, working alongside management and delivery teams to ensure legal and project-specific health and safety requirements are met.

We offer the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, where applicable, as well as the possibility of travel to other sites for broader exposure.

Delivery of the Level 3 Health and Safety programme will be via remote learning; however, you may occasionally be required to travel to Penshaw View, Sunderland.

What You’ll Experience

Throughout your two years at HPC you will complete your NEBOSH certificate equivalent qualification which allows you to apply what you learn with the college, firsthand on site.

• Supporting the development and review of safe systems of work
• Engaging with teams to embed a strong safety culture
• Learning how health and safety management enhances operations
• Gaining practical experience on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects
• Building skills to influence behaviour and promote fairness and inclusion

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.  As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets the minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) will be guaranteed an interview. 

We anticipate significant interest in this apprenticeship – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!

To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need:

• Five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or Grade 4 and above), including English and Maths
• A genuine interest in health and safety
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An open-minded, flexible approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

The Assessment Centre will be delivered either virtually or in person. Further details, including the date, will be confirmed in due course.

Security Vetting

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 three of the last five years.

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.