EDF is driving the transition towards An Electric Britain – a secure, affordable, low-carbon future for everyone. As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, we are investing more than £100 million weekly in Britain’s electricity infrastructure. We supply millions of customers with electricity and help homes and businesses switch to electricity for heating, transport and industrial processes.
We operate five nuclear power stations and more than 35 onshore wind farms and three offshore wind farms. Since 2009, EDF has invested almost £8 billion in the nuclear fleet to improve reliability and extend station lifetimes. The five generating stations currently supply about 14% of the UK’s electricity demand.
EDF is building the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C. We are an investor in and major supplier to a replica plant at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C will provide low carbon electricity to meet 14% of UK demand and power around 12 million homes.
It is one of the UK’s leading developers of renewable energy through EDF Power Solutions UK and Ireland. We have more than 2GW of renewable generation in operation and over 10GW in construction, planning and development across a range of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar and battery storage.
EDF is enabling its customers, both in business and at home, to choose electric solutions that save cash and carbon, whether it is buying an electric car, generating and storing electricity, selling energy back to the grid or installing solar panels or a heat pump.
We are one of the largest suppliers to British business and a leading supplier of innovative energy solutions that are helping businesses become more energy independent. In addition, the company’s energy services business, Dalkia, one of the UK and Ireland’s largest technical service providers.
When it comes to opportunities to contribute to our mission, things get even more interesting. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. What it comes down to is individuality, your ideas of success will differ significantly from anyone else’s. And that’s perfect. In fact, it’s exactly what we’re looking for.
We believe in focusing on what candidates can achieve in the future. Our skills-based hiring approach means we're interested in your current skills as well as your ability to acquire new skills. Throughout our selection process, we will evaluate your motivation, skills, behaviours and core strengths, seeking individuals who can grow with our organisation.
Opportunities for success are everywhere at EDF. With a diverse range of early careers programmes and multiple career paths, we empower you to shape your own journey. At EDF, success is personal and we give you the freedom to choose a career that’s unique to you.
“The energy industry appealed to me because it’s an industry where my actions matter and I have responsibilities. An apprenticeship with EDF provides me with the opportunity to gain a fantastic degree as well as work experience and be part of a great team working together towards the future of energy.”
Max Bosley, Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprentice
“The best thing about working for EDF is the amount that you learn from all of the experts in the nuclear industry. Nobody knows nuclear power in the UK like EDF, and I’ve learned so much during my placements. Plus, my job is always a conversation starter!”
Jenny Upton, Commissioning Engineer
