Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice

EDF Energy; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is offering an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, combining practical learning and academic study. This four-year program enables candidates to achieve a BTEC Level 3 qualification while gaining experience in nuclear power stations. The apprenticeship includes specialist training, with competitive starting salary and customizable benefits. Successful candidates will be based at the National College for Nuclear and Hartlepool Power Station, fostering their career in the energy sector.

Benefits

Customizable benefits

Discounted gym membership

Market-leading pension scheme

Life assurance

Electric vehicle leasing

Qualifications

• Eligibility requires five GCSEs including maths, English, and two sciences or technical subjects.
• Following online testing, candidates may be invited for an Assessment Centre and interview.

Responsibilities

• Specialist training in maintenance and operations at nuclear power stations.
• Practical learning supported by experienced mentors.
• Opportunities to work on real-world engineering challenges.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Confidence

Education

Five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

About the Role

Ready to kick-start your career in engineering and make a real impact on Britain’s energy future? At EDF, Success is Personal. Here you’ll learn from experts, gain hands-on experience, and shape your unique journey while helping Britain achieve net zero.

The Opportunity

The chance to achieve an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Certificate, alongside a BTEC Level 3 qualification which offers a starting salary of £16,912.

This four-year programme combines practical learning with academic study. You’ll develop specialist skills to maintain and operate our nuclear power stations, working alongside experienced professionals and building a strong foundation for your future career.

For the first two years, you’ll train at the National College for Nuclear in Somerset. You’ll have access to cutting-edge facilities including virtual reality environments and outstanding student accommodation rated by Ofsted in 2024. This nuclear engineering apprenticeship gives you hands-on experience and industry-recognised qualifications to start your career in the UK energy sector. This programme is part of EDF’s mission to drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

Your Work Location

You’ll be based at the National College for Nuclear Southern Hub in Somerset for the first two years, with accommodation available if you live outside the area. You’ll then be based at your EDF location for years 3 and 4 which will be Hartlepool Power Station.

What You’ll Experience

• Specialist training in maintenance and operations at nuclear power stations
• Practical learning supported by experienced mentors and teams
• Development of technical and life skills, including confidence and communication
• Opportunities to work on real-world engineering challenges
• A clear pathway for progression into technical or leadership roles

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need to have five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or Grade 4 and above in the new grading structure), National 5 or equivalent, including maths, English and two science or technical subjects.

Following online testing, you may be invited to an in person Assessment Centre, which could lead to an interview at a later date.

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 £16,912 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 success. 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 our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets the minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications close on 23rd February 2026. The start date for successful candidates will be Monday 7th September 2026.

As part of their application, candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV combined into one document.

Join us and shape your future with EDF – where Success is Personal.

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