Reactor Operator
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Are you ready to operate the world’s largest nuclear power reactor?
At EDF, we’re looking for Reactor Operators to apply their training and expertise gained, to manage the power station that will generate 6% of the UK’s electricity and help avoid 6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.
Join us in this exciting and impactful role and play a key part in EDF’s mission to drive the UK’s nuclear energy renaissance.
The Opportunity
Hinkley Point C (HPC) is leading the way in transforming the UK’s nuclear power industry with the construction of two state-of-the-art European Pressurised Water Reactors (EPRs). We’re seeking a diverse team of passionate and motivated individuals to join our future Operations Department as Reactor Operators. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering project that will define the future of nuclear energy in the UK.
What is a reactor operator?
A Reactor Operator plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the nuclear power plant. This highly skilled position involves monitoring systems, adjusting controls, and addressing any issues that arise during reactor operations.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a competitive salary and 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
As a Reactor Operator at Hinkley Point C, once operational, you will be part of a 24/7 shift team in the Main Control Room. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the nuclear power plant, maintaining high performance and safety standards at all times. You will begin with a comprehensive training programme lasting 18 to 24 months, which includes classroom learning, simulator training, self-study, and hands-on, on-the-job experience.
Following your training, during the commissioning phase, you will support activities as the end user, facilitating a smooth transition from construction to operational readiness. Your role will also include developing and implementing operational documentation to ensure clear guidelines for plant operations. Additionally, you will contribute to the improvement of training programmes for future Operations colleagues and have the opportunity for secondments to other areas of the project to broaden your understanding.
Once the plant is operational, you will take on responsibilities such as providing operational leadership, monitoring equipment and system performance, and controlling plant evolutions with precision. You will ensure all operations follow procedures with a safety-conscious approach while working collaboratively with your team. A solid understanding of plant design, system interactions, and engineering principles will be essential, and you will actively support the Work Planning organisation to maintain an operationally focused schedule.
Who you are
We welcome applications from individuals who possess at least a relevant Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent qualification. Please specify the equivalency of your qualification in your application. While a degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related field is desirable, we strongly value diverse qualifications and experiences.
We are seeking individuals who possess the following skills and attributes:
A strong commitment to safety, ensuring the well-being of both you and your team in all aspects of work. You should have the ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with colleagues, fostering a supportive and efficient work environment.
You will be able to maintain a calm and professional demeanour, even in challenging situations, and demonstrate strong technical knowledge. You will be able to make well-informed decisions based on available data and contribute to innovative solutions through continuous learning and improvement.
Additionally, we value individuals who are open to professionally challenging others and accepting constructive feedback as a means of growth. A willingness to undergo Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting upon joining is also required.
Proficiency in English is essential to ensure clear communication, especially in a safety-critical environment.
When can you start?
These positions will be starting the 1st September 2025. The selection process will consist of an assessment centre and then, if successful a simulator assessment – dates to be confirmed.
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.
Are you ready to operate the world’s largest nuclear power reactor?
At EDF, we’re looking for Reactor Operators to apply their training and expertise gained, to manage the power station that will generate 6% of the UK’s electricity and help avoid 6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.
Join us in this exciting and impactful role and play a key part in EDF’s mission to drive the UK’s nuclear energy renaissance.
The Opportunity
Hinkley Point C (HPC) is leading the way in transforming the UK’s nuclear power industry with the construction of two state-of-the-art European Pressurised Water Reactors (EPRs). We’re seeking a diverse team of passionate and motivated individuals to join our future Operations Department as Reactor Operators. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering project that will define the future of nuclear energy in the UK.
What is a reactor operator?
A Reactor Operator plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the nuclear power plant. This highly skilled position involves monitoring systems, adjusting controls, and addressing any issues that arise during reactor operations.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a competitive salary and 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
As a Reactor Operator at Hinkley Point C, once operational, you will be part of a 24/7 shift team in the Main Control Room. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the nuclear power plant, maintaining high performance and safety standards at all times. You will begin with a comprehensive training programme lasting 18 to 24 months, which includes classroom learning, simulator training, self-study, and hands-on, on-the-job experience.
Following your training, during the commissioning phase, you will support activities as the end user, facilitating a smooth transition from construction to operational readiness. Your role will also include developing and implementing operational documentation to ensure clear guidelines for plant operations. Additionally, you will contribute to the improvement of training programmes for future Operations colleagues and have the opportunity for secondments to other areas of the project to broaden your understanding.
Once the plant is operational, you will take on responsibilities such as providing operational leadership, monitoring equipment and system performance, and controlling plant evolutions with precision. You will ensure all operations follow procedures with a safety-conscious approach while working collaboratively with your team. A solid understanding of plant design, system interactions, and engineering principles will be essential, and you will actively support the Work Planning organisation to maintain an operationally focused schedule.
Who you are
We welcome applications from individuals who possess at least a relevant Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent qualification. Please specify the equivalency of your qualification in your application. While a degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related field is desirable, we strongly value diverse qualifications and experiences.
We are seeking individuals who possess the following skills and attributes:
A strong commitment to safety, ensuring the well-being of both you and your team in all aspects of work. You should have the ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with colleagues, fostering a supportive and efficient work environment.
You will be able to maintain a calm and professional demeanour, even in challenging situations, and demonstrate strong technical knowledge. You will be able to make well-informed decisions based on available data and contribute to innovative solutions through continuous learning and improvement.
Additionally, we value individuals who are open to professionally challenging others and accepting constructive feedback as a means of growth. A willingness to undergo Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting upon joining is also required.
Proficiency in English is essential to ensure clear communication, especially in a safety-critical environment.
When can you start?
These positions will be starting the 1st September 2025. The selection process will consist of an assessment centre and then, if successful a simulator assessment – dates to be confirmed.
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.