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EDF is driving the transition towards An Electric Britain – a secure, affordable, low-carbon future for everyone. As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, we are investing more than £100 million weekly in Britain’s electricity infrastructure. We supply millions of customers with electricity and help homes and businesses switch to electricity for heating, transport and industrial processes.

We operate five nuclear power stations and more than 35 onshore wind farms and three offshore wind farms. Since 2009, EDF has invested almost £8 billion in the nuclear fleet to improve reliability and extend station lifetimes. The five generating stations currently supply about 14% of the UK’s electricity demand.

EDF is building the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C. We are an investor in and major supplier to a replica plant at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C will provide low carbon electricity to meet 14% of UK demand and power around 12 million homes.

It is one of the UK’s leading developers of renewable energy through EDF Power Solutions UK and Ireland. We have more than 2GW of renewable generation in operation and over 10GW in construction, planning and development across a range of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar and battery storage.

EDF is enabling its customers, both in business and at home, to choose electric solutions that save cash and carbon, whether it is buying an electric car, generating and storing electricity, selling energy back to the grid or installing solar panels or a heat pump. 

We are one of the largest suppliers to British business and a leading supplier of innovative energy solutions that are helping businesses become more energy independent. In addition, the company’s energy services business, Dalkia, one of the UK and Ireland’s largest technical service providers.

Our recruitment process is a virtual process from application to assessment centre, but can include a face to face interview stage. As you move through each stage of the process, our Recruitment Team will keep you updated either by phone or email of your application progress and to explain next steps.

1. Application: You'll attach your CV and complete a short application form, which will be assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. We aim to respond to you within a week of your application.
2. Online testing: If you're successful after application, you'll need to complete an online task-based assessment. All candidates will receive a feedback report following completion of the test and we aim to provide an update on the progress of your application within 7 days after completion.
3. Video interview: Following testing, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a video interview. This is a one-way interview and you'll be asked to record your answers to a set of scenario based questions. If you would prefer not to complete a video interview, you can request an audio only interview. You'll be updated on the outcome of this stage once we have identified the shortlist for assessment centre / interview.
4. Assessment Centre/interview: Depending on the programme, the final stage of the process is either a virtual assessment centre or a scenario-based interview, which is usually conducted through Microsoft Teams. The assessment centres will consist of a group exercise, 2 x 121 exercises and can include a presentation for some programmes.  The assessment centre day will also include the scenario based interview, which includes questions that assess your potential to be successful in the role, and may also include some more technical questions, depending on the programme you have applied for. We aim to provide you with an update on the outcome of this stage within 7 days of attending.
5. Offer, pre-onboarding and onboarding: Successful candidates will be sent an offer letter and contract and will complete pre-employment, security, police and health checks; as required for the position. You'll be assigned an Early Careers Manager at this point who will be in touch regarding onboarding and induction.

At EDF, we understand that the rise in AI can support multiple elements of the recruitment process, so we have created some guidance that will help you understand our position on AI use in the recruitment process.  We recognise that candidates might wish to leverage AI through the recruitment process. While there are many ways AI can help you, it’s important to be your authentic self through the recruitment process and be aware of the AI pitfalls.

Are you ready to power the future of energy as a scientist or engineer at EDF?

EDF's Science and Engineering Graduate Programme offers opportunities to work on nuclear projects across the UK, focusing on build, production, and decommissioning. This programme will help you develop critical skills like logic, problem-solving, and analysis while learning about the science and engineering behind low-carbon energy production and the various career paths available in the energy sector.

EDF is on a JEDI journey, championing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We're dedicated to fostering a work environment that is both physically and psychologically safe, where equity is prioritised, and Everyone's Welcome.