Health Physics Monitor Apprentice

EDF Energy; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Tees Valley offers a Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship, providing hands-on experience and the opportunity to achieve a Level 2 qualification in Radiation Protection. The role involves monitoring radiation, interpreting results, and ensuring safety in nuclear facilities. Candidates must have five GCSEs, including English and Maths, and be at least 18 years old. A starting salary of £25,139 and various benefits are included in this two-year program, aiming to develop skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Customizable benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Market-leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old by the start date of the apprenticeship.
• Experience in radiation monitoring and safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor radiation and contamination using specialist equipment.
• Interpret results and provide safety advice to operators.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Eager to learn

Self-motivated

Education

Five GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Maths

Relevant Level 2 qualification

Job description

About the Role

Ready to start a career that makes a real impact? At EDF, Success is Personal – and together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero. Here, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, learn from experts, and play a vital role in protecting people and the environment.

The Opportunity

Our Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £25,139 and the chance to achieve a Level 2 qualification in Radiation Protection.

This two‑year programme combines practical learning with academic study. You’ll develop skills to monitor radiation and contamination, interpret results, and provide safety advice to operators – ensuring safe operations in nuclear facilities.

You’ll train at the National College for Nuclear in Somerset during a two‑week classroom block in Year 1, supported by remote learning through BlackBoard. This radiation protection apprenticeship gives you hands‑on experience and industry‑recognised qualifications to start your career in nuclear safety. It’s all part of EDF’s mission to drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

Your Work Location

You will work with Radiological Protection teams at Hartlepool Power Station alongside a two‑week period spent at college.

What You’ll Experience

• Radiation monitoring using specialist equipment
• Interpreting measurements and applying them to real‑life scenarios
• Practical learning supported by experienced mentors and tutors
• Training in health, safety and quality standards
• Opportunities to work in varied environments, including outdoors and at heights

Who You Are

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, or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

This role involves tasks that require compliance with health and safety regulations. Therefore, candidates must be at least 18 years old by the start date of the apprenticeship.

You’re self‑motivated, eager to learn, and able to balance study with work. You’ll have strong attention to detail and a positive attitude towards health, safety and quality.

The Assessment Centre will be held in person in Hartlepool. Further details, including the date and exact location, will be shared 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.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £25,139 per 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’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 part of the Disability Confident scheme; any applicant who meets the minimum criteria 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!

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Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.