EDF |

EDF is a forward-thinking energy company, leading the transition to a cleaner, low emission, electric future and tackling climate change, to ensure a sustainable energy legacy for us and generations to come. We’re generating the right mix of low carbon electricity to power the nation today and building the low carbon infrastructure Britain will need tomorrow.  EDF generates zero carbon electricity from five nuclear power stations and more than thirty onshore wind farms and two 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 leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C.  We also continue to support a replica plant at Sizewell C in Suffolk, which is now majority owned by the UK government. EDF remains a key shareholder in Sizewell C and the business therefore maintains close links to EDF as a part of its ‘nuclear family’.  Once operational, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C will provide enough low carbon electricity to power around 12 million homes.

EDF is part of EDF Group, the world’s biggest electricity generator. In the UK, the company employs around 14,000 people at locations across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, and operational success is supported by our corporate teams across finance, HR, IT and digital, procurement and HR.

At EDF, we strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself.  We work in partnership with organisations leading the way in making the world a more inclusive and equitable place.  This includes our status as a disability confident employer, which means we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need. 

We believe in focusing on what candidates can achieve in the future.  Our skills-based hiring approach means we're interested in your current skills as well as your ability to acquire new skills. Throughout our selection process, we will evaluate your motivation, skills, behaviours and core strengths, seeking individuals who can grow with our organisation.

Opportunities for success are everywhere at EDF.  With a diverse range of early careers programmes and multiple career paths, we empower you to shape your own journey.  We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed, and that’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. What it comes down to is individuality: your ideas of success, and what they mean to you, will differ from everyone else’s. And that’s perfect. In fact, it’s exactly what we’re looking for.

At EDF, success is personal, and we give you the freedom to choose a career that’s unique to you. Your journey, powered by us.  Join us in helping Britain Achieve Net Zero.

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.

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.