Careers at EDF Renewables

The welfare of our applicants and colleagues is of paramount importance during this time. So we are making some changes to how the application process works during COVID-19 to avoid face-to-face contact.

Previously, the selection process involved candidates taking an online test, followed by a trip to an assessment centre and then a face-to-face interview with our team. We will continue to assess candidates initially with an online test. But instead of following this with a face-to-face assessment, we are designing a virtual assessment centre to run our activities online instead.

Those applicants who are successful at the assessment centre will be invited to a face-to-face interview in July. Should we still be in lockdown by then, however, we will use Skype instead to interview candidates.

We will continue to follow Government recommendations and review our process to ensure we’re meeting their guidelines. So the application process could change – but bookmark this page to get the latest updates from us.

If you’re invited to take part in an assessment, please speak to our recruitment team who will be able to discuss all your options with you.

We are following recommended guidance and will use your predicted results awarded by schools and colleges instead.

The first year of the Renewables Apprenticeship Scheme is spent in full-time residential study at TyneMet College in North Tyneside. The college is recognised for its engineering facilities and strong track record in supporting wind technician apprenticeship schemes.

TyneMet is currently closed due to Covid-19 – like every other school and college in the UK. So we are in discussions with them about alternative arrangements, should the college still be closed in September when the apprenticeship is due to start. We will update applicants as we know more, so keep on checking these FAQs.

We are accepting applications until 22 May 2020. This may get extended, but please submit your application ASAP. We will also close the scheme when we have enough suitable candidates to take through to assessment.

This is one of the options we are discussing with TyneMet College – should the college still be closed in September when the apprenticeship is due to start. We will update applicants as the situation develops or we get closer to the start date. So keep on checking these FAQs for the latest updates.

A virtual assessment follows a similar format to a face-to-face assessment, but the big difference is everything takes place online instead. We’ll share a web link so you can find the exercises and materials that you need to take part. Assessors will be on hand to observe how you perform – just as they would if you were in a real-life assessment centre. There are lots of things you can do to prepare for a virtual assessment – take a look at these tips for apprenticeship-specific advice.

If you’re invited to an interview, this will take place using Skype if COVID-19 prevents us from meeting you face to face. You’ll be sent the call details beforehand and there will be two interviewers from EDF Renewables on the video call. The interview will follow a similar format as if you were face-to-face, so you can prepare for this in the same way. These interview tips from UCAS for apprenticeships are a good starting point.