EDF Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3, nuclear, September 2027 start)

A four-year paid apprenticeship at EDF leading to a BTEC Level 3 qualification. The first two years are spent at the National College for Nuclear in Somerset, then years 3 and 4 at Sizewell B nuclear power station. EDF also lists the same programme at other sites, and says further apprenticeship programmes open for applications in January 2027.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked 24 Oct 2026

At a glance

Run by: EDF^[1]
Who it’s for: School leavers who have (or are predicted to achieve) five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English and two science or technical subjects, and who meet security vetting criteria.^[2]
Entry: Students apply themselves
Worth: A four-year paid apprenticeship with a BTEC Level 3 qualification, a starting salary of £17,606 per annum, student accommodation during the first two years and a pension scheme.^[3]
Cost: Not stated (paid role with a starting salary of £17,606 per annum)
Year groups: Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where: England (Somerset (training); Suffolk (Sizewell B); other EDF sites advertised)
Format: In person
Dates: 1 September 2027
Funding: Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

EDF
Apprentice Jobs | EDF UK
Further apprenticeship programmes will be opening for applications in January 2027. These will include opportunities in engineering, project management, chemistry and business.
Checked 24 October 2026
EDF
Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship in Leiston
You'll have (or be predicted to achieve) five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English and two science or technical subjects.
Checked 24 October 2026
EDF
Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship in Leiston
This four-year apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to complete an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship and achieve a BTEC Level 3 qualification, with a starting salary of £17,606.
Checked 24 October 2026
EDF
Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship in Leiston
Applications close on 30 October 2026. Successful candidates will join the programme in early September 2027.
Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked 24 October 2026 by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Applications close on 30 October 2026; programme starts early September 2027^[4]

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