Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Matthew joined EDF's Science and Engineering Graduate Programme in 2024 and completed the scheme in January 2026. During the programme, he completed placements across Operations, Engineering, Technical and Governance, and Defueling, gaining experience in four key areas of station operations and working alongside specialists from different engineering disciplines.

Today, Matthew works within the Safety Document Office, supporting Senior Authorised Personnel with the preparation of safety documentation and the application of isolations for work activities. His experience across multiple departments has given him a broad understanding of power station operations and the important role different teams play in delivering safe and reliable generation.

"The variety of placements was one of the best parts of the programme. I experienced different engineering disciplines, worked through an outage, observed control room simulator training, and learned from people across the station. It helped me understand how the plant operates and gave me a strong foundation for my career at EDF."

To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved, or be expecting to achieve a Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. You'll also have an interest in engineering, technology and the future of nuclear energy.

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.

Please note that an Assessment Centre stage of the hiring process will take place virtually on 10 November 2026. Applicants must be able to attend on this date to be considered for the programme.

We'll guide you through every stage and keep you updated along the way. You'll be supported by real people, with opportunities to ask questions, learn more and receive feedback where possible.

For our Early Careers Programmes, we use a combination of automated decision-making, assessment technology and human review. Find out more by referring to our EDF Recruitment – AI and Automated Decision-making policy .

Join us and find your success at EDF.

We aim to close applications on the 1st October, but we may close earlier due to volumes.

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