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If you are looking to kick start a career that is rewarding, where you can really make a difference, then come join our Health, Safety and Environment apprenticeship. You will work on one of the most exciting and significant sustainable energy projects that our country has ever seen, being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.

We're recruiting for apprentices to join our Health, Safety and Environment training programme. This is a 2‑year apprenticeship which offers the opportunity to gain a Level 3 Safety, Health and Environmental Technician qualification whilst spending time in different departments at Sizewell C. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you'll be able to join the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at TechIOSH level.

Here at Sizewell C, you'll support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external stakeholders. You will assist to develop, review, and check the implementation of safe systems of work. Engage with all aspects of the organisation to support the embedment of a culture that everyone can return to their family and friends unharmed every day, whilst also protecting and enhancing the global land, air and water resources for future generations.

Whilst you will be based at one of our Sizewell C offices in Suffolk (Leiston or Orwell Logistics Park, Ipswich), you may also be required to travel to other locations to support other business units and to expand your knowledge and experience of the Nuclear Industry. The delivery of your Level 3 Safety, Health and Environmental Technician will be remote learning, but you may be expected to travel to Penshaw View, Sunderland.

• You will have, five GCSEs in the 9 to 4 range including English and Maths.
• A genuine interest in the Nuclear Industry and a passion for sustainability and being a part of making a difference.
• We will need you to be open minded, flexible and have an agile way thinking to succeed in a dynamic fast‑paced project environment.
• Having a strategic mindset that brings innovative ideas.
• Effective interpersonal skills are key, as well as being able to demonstrate high ethical behaviour, integrity, humility, and character.
• Effective communication skills will be required to manage your stakeholders whilst prioritising competing demands.

Alongside a starting salary of £25,000 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.

Closing date: 23:59 on Friday 20th February 2026. Please note that we may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

All qualifications and experience required for this role are outlined in the “Who You Are” section above.

Sizewell C is a leading nuclear new build project in the UK, providing low‑carbon electricity for at least 60 years and supporting the UK’s climate change agenda. The project operates within a complex stakeholder environment and offers dynamic, multi‑dimensional professional challenges. The role requires right to work in the UK and, if applicable, security vetting based on UK residency requirements.