Health Physics Monitor Apprentice - Bridgwater, UKAbout the RoleReady to start a career that makes a real impact? At EDF, Success is Personal – and together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero. Here, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and play a vital role in protecting people and the environment. The OpportunityOur Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £25,139 and the chance to achieve a Level 2 qualification in Radiation Protection. This two-year programme combines practical learning with academic study. You’ll develop skills to monitor radiation and contamination, interpret results, and provide safety advice to operators – ensuring safe operations in nuclear facilities. You’ll train at the National College for Nuclear in #Somerset during a two-week classroom block in Year 1, supported by remote learning through BlackBoard. This radiation protection apprenticeship gives you hands-on experience and industry-recognised qualifications to start your career in nuclear safety. It’s all part of EDF’s mission to drive the transition towards An Electric Britain. Your Work Location You will work with Radiological Protection teams at #HinkleyPointC, with placements at other locations, alongside a two-week period spent at college.What You’ll Experience Radiation monitoring using specialist equipment Interpreting measurements and applying them to real-life scenarios Practical learning supported by experienced mentors and tutors Training in health, safety and quality standards Opportunities to work in varied environments, including outdoors and at heights Who You Are To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or Grade 4 and above), including English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. This role involves tasks that require compliance with health and safety regulations. Therefore, candidates must be at least 18 years old by the start date of the apprenticeship.Our Assessment Centre will take place at the National College for Nuclear, Cannington on Wednesday 8th April. You’re self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to balance study with work. You’ll have strong attention to detail and a positive attitude towards health, safety and quality. At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyone’s Welcome. We encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility, we reserve the right in our decisions to give priority to those who already have the right to work in the UK. 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 £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. At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. 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 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. We anticipate significant interest in this apprenticeship – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF! #SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #DestinationNuclear #LI-OnsiteSuccess is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.
