EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK,.....
EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project is currently in construction on site at Sizewell. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
As a training instructor for Sizewell C, you will be reporting into the Training Project Group Head in the NSA within a dotted line to the Training Lead within Sizewell C. Therefore, the successful candidate must be prepared to work at the Sizewell C site for a minimum of 3 days per week.
As a key member of the NSA and Sizewell C Training Team, the Training Instructor will be actively involved in all stages of the systematic approach to training using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). They will be assigned specific training programmes for which they will take personal responsibility for all ADDIE stages. You’ll have the opportunity to use your experience to establish the training and competency arrangements for the project.
About Us:
The Nuclear Skills Alliance (NSA) plays a crucial role in advancing the skills and expertise needed for the nuclear industry. With a focus on fostering high standards of safety, operational excellence, and innovation, the NSA offers comprehensive training and development programmes tailored to the specific needs of the nuclear sector. Through partnerships with industry leaders and experts, the NSA ensures that professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. Joining the NSA means being part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to building the future of nuclear energy through top-tier education and workforce development.
Pay, benefits and culture…
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
We have a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
What you’ll be doing…
- Completing FCI Training, learning to apply the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT).
- Learning, developing, training, and gaining experience in engineering and other key areas.
- Delivering training to up to 20 people at a time, as well as coaching and mentoring trainees when needed to support learning.
- Acting as course coordinator for assigned training area(s).
- Evaluating the effectiveness of training courses and seeking innovative ways to improve them.
- Acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for training/programme area(s) and demonstrating a deep understanding of the relevant company standards.
- Ensuring company values, safety, and Operating Experience (safety occurrence reports) are embedded throughout the training delivery, training material and lesson plans.
- Communicating with line managers across the existing fleet of UK power stations for the successful development of competence within their staff.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and SMEs for development and updates of material.
- Communicating with external contractors (if required), to provide training support services.
- Fully contributing to the business plan of the NSA and to support the achievement of company organisational goals.
Who you are…
A relevant training qualification would be needed for this. You will have experience in deploying effective training methodologies (Systematic Approach to Training). Along with experience in training, learning and continual improvement processes. Do you have experience of promoting training across a large, complex major project organisation. Are you able to lead training projects and have knowledge of external training standards and procedures.
- A relevant training qualification.
- You will have experience in deploying effective training methodologies (Systematic Approach to Training).
- Experience in training, learning and continual improvement processes.
- Experience of promoting training across a large, complex major project organisation.
- Experience in leading training projects.
- Knowledge of external training standards and procedures.
- Understanding and experience of modern learning methods.
- Experience in utilising technology for training delivery.
- You will have the ability to multi-task and juggle different priorities, working well independently with the capability to influence.
- Experience in evaluating training at all levels.
- Coaching and mentoring experience.
For any questions or queries regarding this role, please get in touch with: megan.gilder@edfenergy.com
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.
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