Nuclear Supply Chain Graduate Programme

At EDF UK, success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Supply Chain Graduate Programme 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.

"During my training I was presented with endless opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills in all areas of the HPC Supply Chain. This has allowed me to gain experience in aspects such as procurement, contract administration, forecasting contract costs and Contractor Relationship Management, all whilst being involved in such a unique, large-scale project. This has provided me with a very good foundation as I now begin my career as a Commercial Manager at HPC." - Jasmin, Commercial Manager HPC

What does this Nuclear Supply Chain opportunity offer you?

Embark on a transformative two-year training programme, where you’ll see how a wide range of suppliers provide works, goods and services to support the safe construction, operation and defueling of our nuclear power stations. How do we select and develop them to ensure we deliver to our Safety, Quality, Time and Cost targets? That is part of the job of our Supply Chain teams.

You’ll be exposed to Supply Chain’s work, ensuring continual improvement in a major infrastructure construction project and nuclear operating context, as well as giving you an opportunity to understand wider strategic business challenges.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary of £35,000 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 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. 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.

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 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

We’re passionate about your development and offer a tailored training path that will help develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours, both during the programme and in your future career.

Completing rotations within Supply Chain Teams across our organisation, including Nuclear New Build Sites, HPC & Sizewell C and existing Operating Stations means you’ll gain an insight into the operation of a large utility company as well as commercial and supplier/Supply Chain management in a highly regulated business undergoing significant transformation.

You’ll develop your strategic and operational skills as you support the delivery of tangible benefits to the organisation through live projects.

During the programme, you’ll work towards gaining a Level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply practices through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), an industry wide recognised qualification. This qualification will provide you with a broad understanding, tools and insight to best practice in procurement and supply that you’ll be able to apply immediately in your workplace at EDF. You’ll be in good hands as the Nuclear Operations Supply Chain team has held the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Procurement Excellence Programme award at the highest level of Platinum since 2013!

Your work location

Throughout the programme, you could be based in:

• Our Gloucester offices
• Our Bristol or Bridgwater offices
• Our Sizewell C offices in Suffolk

As well as spending the majority of your time working out of your host office, you’ll also spend a minimum of three months on rotation in other business unit to give you the wider business appreciation. During this period, you will be expected to relocate, but we will be with you every step of the way to support you with this move.

We value work-life balance and understand the importance of personal lives, which is why we offer a supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. With ample opportunities to network and learn, this journey promises to be one you'll cherish.

Who you are

• On track to achieve or will have already achieved a 2:2 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification in disciplines such as Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Geography (although others may be considered for particularly the best candidates)
• You’ll have a professional outlook with commercial awareness.
• Self-motivated, analytical and cool under pressure, you’ll combine technical knowledge (specifically MS Office) with great all-round people skills.
• A self-starter, a problem solver with a questioning attitude and desire to succeed.
• Due to the different operational shift patterns a full UK driving licence will be required.
• Please note that you will need to be eligible to obtain Security Clearance to be considered for this role.

Our Virtual Assessment Centre will take place on Tuesday 26th November 2024.

Closing Date

We’ll close this advert when we’ve received interest from the desired number and calibre of candidates.

Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero - together.