Job Description

About the Role

At EDF, success is personal. We don't define it - you do. Join our Procurement Industrial Placement and shape your future in a way that's unique to you. You'll gain hands-on experience, develop key skills, and contribute to Britain's journey to net zero.


"Electricity is such a vital component in everyone's lives. It powers schools, businesses and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling." Priyanka, Science and Engineering Industrial Placement

The Opportunity

This 12-month placement offers a starting salary of 24,500 and the chance to work at #Heysham 1 Power Station within our Commercial Department.


This placement is your launchpad into a career in procurement - where you'll learn, grow and make a real impact. You'll be part of our Procurement Engineering Team, supporting daily operations and contributing to the enhancement of our Supply Chain function.

What You'll Be Doing

During your Procurement Industrial Placement, you'll gain practical experience in supply chain delivery and procurement operations. Past students have contributed to safety campaigns, developed analytical methods to optimise performance, and supported contractor negotiations for major projects.


You'll apply your academic knowledge to real industry contexts, supported by mentors and experienced teams. You'll also explore how other departments within the power station operate. This will broaden your understanding of the energy industry and help you build a strong foundation for your future career.

Your Work Location

You'll be based on site at #Heysham 1 Power Station, within the Commercial Department.

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF industrial placement, you need to be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain or Procurement.


Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation and success in the workplace.


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 past five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of 24,500 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. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.


We anticipate significant interest in this industrial placement scheme - so please don't delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!


We're proud to share that in our last recruitment cycle, we received nearly 32,000 applications across our early career's programmes. While this means the process is highly competitive, please don't be discouraged if you're not successful this time. Every single application is carefully reviewed by a real person who values the effort you put in.


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Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.