Find out what's it like to be a Graduate at EDF.
“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
Develop your business acumen within our Customers business area, helping our customers save energy, reduce their bill and carbon footprint.
Experience the business world of renewable energy, developing wind power, solar and battery storage technology.
Develop specialist skills to build a career as a data scientist or software engineer, using our award-winning digital tools and learning from our experts.
Over the course of two years, you’ll complete your Professional Skills Course (PSC) and develop your legal knowledge.
Over the course of three years, you’ll experience our different Finance teams and study for your CIMA qualification.
Learn about ‘best-in-class’ supply chain management, as you help develop and manage a suite of contracts to support our ambition to help Britain achieve Net Zero.
You'll gain valuable experience and develop your trading knowledge by learning from our experts.
1. Online application - we check your eligibility against the qualification criteria for the programme.
2. Online testing - if you're successful after application, you'll complete an online strengths-based assessment. For some roles, we'll also invite you to complete a short cognitive assessment.
3. Video interview - this is a one-way interview where you'll record your answers to strengths-based questions, at a time that suits you. Alternatively, you can request an audio only interview.
4. Virtual assessment centre - this will involve strengths-based group and individual exercises, and a strengths based interview.
5. Offer and onboarding - successful candidates will receive an offer and contract, and complete pre-employment, security, police and health checks (where applicable). Your Early Careers Manager will contact you discuss your induction.
We offer continuous learning and development opportunities throughout your career at EDF. Whether that’s through LinkedIn Learning, EDF’s ‘MyLearning Hub’, our Mentoring scheme or a Talent programme, we’re proud to create an environment for everyone to be the best version of themselves.
Lisa Kaigutha, Science & Engineering Graduate
"I joined the Young Professionals Network and have enjoyed participating in a number of talks from leaders both internally and externally to EDF. I’m also a member of the Women’s Network, where I’ve met amazing women and new role models from across the business."
Aimee Williams, Commercial Graduate
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. It’s a powerful statement of our intent to make sure we’re about the people who work with us – a rich and unique mix of backgrounds and experiences that’s vital to shaping a strong and fresh-thinking organisation like ours.
Work is just one part of our lives and at EDF we’re dedicated to providing our people with a flexible benefits package that supports their wellbeing, financial security and allows them to enjoy their time away from work.
"I appreciate the market-leading pension scheme as it helps me plan and invest for my future. I also find the Employee ‘WOW points’ useful as I can earn and spend them with a variety of retailers ranging from supermarkets to travel."
Danica Apaya, Finance Graduate
Jenny Upton, Science & Engineering Graduate
Employees are given two days each year to take part in volunteering activities to support the communities where we work and live.
We also work in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK to support men and their families affected by this disease.
"I love being able to work flexibly and spend more time with those I love. Working from home had a huge impact in the winter months when I took a longer lunch break and made the most of the daytime!"
Rachael Shuttleworth, Renewables Engineering Graduate
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At EDF, everyone’s welcome. It’s a powerful statement of our intent to make sure we’re about the people who work with us – a rich and unique mix of backgrounds and experiences that’s vital to shaping a strong and fresh-thinking organisation like ours.
At EDF we will not tolerate any behaviour that does not uphold our Everyone’s Welcome vision.
We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain's biggest generator of zero carbon electricity(1). But with size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.
Work is just one part of our lives and at EDF we’re dedicated to providing a flexible benefits package that supports your wellbeing, financial security and allows you to enjoy your time away from work.
If not please visit our FAQ page, where you'll find information about Right to Work in the UK and our selection process.
You can also contact our Early Careers Recruitment team at YourFuture@edfenergy.com.
UK Fuel Mix disclosure information, published by Government Department DESNZ, recognises electricity from wind, solar and nuclear fuel produces zero carbon dioxide emissions at the point of generation.
The zero-carbon electricity purchased is supplied to the National Grid. Customers receive electricity via the National Grid, not directly from zero-carbon generators.
The below table summarises zero-carbon generation by company demonstrating EDF generating 19.8%. The data supporting the table below and the % values is sourced from a mixture of industry settlement data and the UK government renewable obligation database.
| Company | Onshore wind / offshore wind / solar / biomass / hydro TWh 2022 | % of total zero carbon generation |
| EDF | 36.2 | 19.8% |
| Drax | 13.3 | 7.3% |
| Orsted | 11 | 6.0% |
| RWE | 10.2 | 5.6% |
| SSE | 9.7 | 5.3% |
| Centrica | 8.7 | 4.8% |
| Scottish Power | 7.7 | 4.2% |
| Greencoat | 5.4 | 3.0% |
| Macquarie | 4.3 | 2.4% |
| Vattenfall | 2.9 | 1.6% |
| Other generators | 73.3 | 40.1% |
Sources: UK figures from company reports; EDF analysis; total zero carbon generation for 2022 from DESNZ Energy Trends 5.1
Note: SSE figure is for financial year 2022/23. All EDF generation in UK is currently located in GB.