Chemistry Apprentice

About the Role

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Ready to launch a career that matters? Join our Chemistry Apprenticeship and help Britain achieve net zero while shaping your future. At EDF, success means different things to different people – and we’ll support you to achieve yours.

"I decided to take up an Apprenticeship with EDF Energy rather than go to university after school. I’m so glad I did, there’s nothing out there like it." – Sam, Apprentice

Our Chemistry Apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £25,139 and the chance to study for a BSc Laboratory Scientist Degree. This four‑year programme combines practical experience with academic learning, giving you skills you won’t find on campus.

You’ll work with industry‑leading experts at #Sizewell

B, gaining experience in nuclear power plant chemistry, chemical safety, technical governance, discharge standards, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). You’ll also learn to solve problems and identify improvements that make a real difference.

Your studies will be delivered online by Manchester Metropolitan University, supported by annual intensive lab weeks. By the end of the programme, you’ll have a degree, hands‑on experience, and a career that’s ready to grow – all while supporting the journey towards An Electric Britain.

You’ll be based at our Sizewell B Power Station in Suffolk, working on site and connecting with colleagues across EDF. Your time will be split between practical learning at #Sizewell

B and online study, with annual lab weeks at Manchester Metropolitan University.

• Hands‑on training in nuclear chemistry and safety systems
• Learning technical governance and discharge standards
• Using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and improvements
• Support from experienced mentors and colleagues

• GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
• A minimum of 112 UCAS points at A‑level (grades BCC), including Chemistry or an equivalent scientific discipline, or an appropriate BTEC National award (90+ credits)
• Relevant experience, including voluntary activities

You’ll also bring curiosity, problem‑solving skills, and a collaborative approach to learning and work.

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.

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.

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.

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