HR Apprentice

EDF Energy; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is offering an exciting HR Apprenticeship based in Bridgwater, UK. This 24-month program includes a starting salary of approximately £25,000 per annum and a chance to achieve a Level 5 HR Consultancy Apprenticeship along with a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. Candidates should have a minimum of five GCSEs and two A-Levels. Join us to make a meaningful impact in HR while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

Benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Qualifications

• Minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above.
• Two A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain HR systems and employee records.
• Assist with payroll and benefits administration.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives.
• Learn from experienced HR professionals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English)

Two A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification

Job description

About the Role

Ready to start your career in HR and make a real impact? At EDF, Success is Personal.You’llgain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and develop skills that shape your future all while supporting Britain’s journey to a cleaner, greener energy future.

This is your chance to build a rewarding career in HR while contributing to one of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

Are you interested in being part of one of the major infrastructure projects in the UK at Hinkley Point C? Our HR Apprenticeship is one of the most exciting HR apprenticeship opportunities in the UK.We are offering a starting salary of circa £25,000 per annum and the chance to achieve a Level 5 HR Consultancy Apprenticeship and a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.

This 24-month programme combines practical experience with structured learning, givingyouinsight into HR operations, recruitment, and employeeengagement.

This role includes a fully funded Level 5 People Professional apprenticeship (CIPD accredited) delivered by Weston College. Training ismainly remote, with one evening session per week (6pm–9pm), plus three face-to-face sessions scheduled in advance.

Your Work Location

You’llbe based at EDF sites supporting Hinkley Point Cin Bridgwater.

Travel between locations may berequired, giving you exposure to different teams and projects across EDF.

WhatYou’llExperience

• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
• Maintaining HR systems and employee records
• Assistingwith payroll and benefits administration
• Contributing to employee engagement initiatives
• Learning from experienced HR professionals
• Developing communication and organisational skills

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English), plus two A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification.

Our Assessment Centre will take place at Cannington Court,Bridgwater on Wednesday 22nd April 2026.You’llbring curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for helping people succeed.

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 past five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of circa £25,000per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed.That’swhy we offer you the freedom to develop a careerthat’sunique to you. Here, Success is Personal –it’syour journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF;we’recommitted 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 applicantsrequiringadjustments.As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicantsrequiringadjustments. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets theminimumcriteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) will be guaranteed an interview.

Weanticipatesignificant interest in this apprenticeship – so pleasedon’tdelay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!

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Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transitiontowards an ElectricBritain.