EDF Energy UK Nuclear Science and Nuclear Engineering Degree 2027

How EDF Energy UK recruits

2027 intake (2027 apprenticeship roles listed). 4 stages, from EDF Energy UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where EDF Energy UK names them.

Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source

1. 1

   Online Application

   Application form

   Online application, reviewed against role requirements.

   “For all our Early Careers programmes, if you meet our role requirements at application review, we'll take you through to the next part of the process.”

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2. 2

   Online Assessment

   Game-based assessment, Arctic Shores

   Gamified behavioural assessment from Arctic Shores, about 45 to 60 minutes, with a practice task and a personalised feedback report.

   “The next stage is a test that will focus on your natural skills and behaviours. This will come from a company called Arctic Shores.”

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3. 3

   Video Interview

   Recorded video interview, Willo

   One-way video interview on Willo within 5 days of the link: 4 scenario and motivation questions, thinking time, up to 3 minutes per answer, option to re-record. Reviewed by people, not AI.

   • 4 questions
   • up to 3 minutes per answer
   • about 20 minutes

   “This is a one-way interview with scenario-based questions designed to give you a realistic preview of the role and some of the tasks you might be involved in. [...] You'll receive an email with a link to the video interview platform (Willo). [...] The interview itself will take no more than 15-20 minutes, with 4 questions in total. You'll have some thinking time before each question, up to 3 minutes to record your response, and the option to re-record if you need to. [...] your answers will be reviewed by our trained Recruitment Team - no computers involved!”

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4. 4

   Assessment Centre

   Assessment centre

   Assessment centre, usually virtual, typically a group exercise and an interview; some programmes add a presentation or technical skills test. For apprentices the interview is part of this day.

   “These are done as a standalone interview for our Industrial Placement programmes, but for Graduate and Apprentice programmes, they form part of the assessment centre day. [...] Typically, our Assessment Centres include a group exercise and an interview. However, some programmes may also include a presentation or technical skills assessment.”

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